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Food and nutrition for good health – CCEAKey terms

The Eatwell Guide is the UK government's healthy eating model. Learn about its eight guidelines and how to have a well balanced diet with the correct amount of nutrients, vitamins and minerals.

Part of Home Economics: Food and Nutrition (CCEA)Nutrition and health

Key terms

It is important to be particulary aware of the four key terms below:

TermMeaning
Food groupsA way of classifying types of food according to their main nutrients
NutrientsChemicals found in food that perform a particular function in the body
Balanced dietEating a variety of foods to get all the nutrients in the right proportions and quantities to be healthy
Composite mealA food/dish made from different food groups, e.g., pizza
TermFood groups
MeaningA way of classifying types of food according to their main nutrients
TermNutrients
MeaningChemicals found in food that perform a particular function in the body
TermBalanced diet
MeaningEating a variety of foods to get all the nutrients in the right proportions and quantities to be healthy
TermComposite meal
MeaningA food/dish made from different food groups, e.g., pizza
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