A
healthy diet means eating and drinking less of these sorts
of food.
What's included?
Foods containing fat:
Margarine, butter, other spreading fats and low fat spreads,
cooking oils, oil-based salad dressings, mayonnaise, cream,
chocolate, crisps, biscuits, pastries, cakes, puddings, ice
cream, rich sauces and gravies. Food and drinks containing
sugar: Soft drinks, sweets, jam and sugar, as well as foods
such as cakes, puddings, biscuits, pastries and ice cream.
What are the main nutrients?
As well as fat, including some essential fatty acids, foods
containing fat also provide some vitamins. Some products also
contain salt or sugar. Some food and drinks containing sugar
also provide minerals and some provide fat.
How much should I be eating?
Eat foods containing fat sparingly and look out for the low
fat alternatives. Foods and drinks containing sugar should
not be eaten too often as they can contribute to tooth decay.
Recommendations
You'll probably eat some foods containing fat every day, but
keep these to small amounts, for example, margarine and butter,
other spreading fats (including low fat spreads), cooking
oils, oil based salad dressings and mayonnaise.
Keep to a minimum the amount of foods such as cakes, biscuits,
pastries and ice cream that you eat and choose low fat alternatives
where available. Have any food and drink containing sugar
mainly at mealtimes to reduce your risk of tooth decay.
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