HEALTHY 
  EATING
  ESSENTIAL GUIDE
   This Essential Guide is 
   about healthy eating.
   It explains: 
    	 How	the	food	you	eat	can	affect	
     your health
    	 The	benefits	of	eating	well		
    	 How	to	choose	food	that	is	good	
     for you
     Important: 
     If you are living with a long-term 
     health condition such as diabetes or 
     obesity, speak to your doctor, nurse 
     or dietitian before making changes to 
     your diet.
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   0899
   Healthy eating
   Eating a healthy, balanced diet is good for 
   your health. 
   By eating the right foods you can reduce your 
   risk of developing serious health conditions 
   like heart disease, stroke and diabetes.
   Healthy eating is also good for your immune 
   system. It gives you energy and can help you 
   stay a healthy weight or lose weight if you 
   need to.  
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   What is a healthy, 
   balanced diet?
   A healthy, balanced diet:  
       Includes eating a wide variety of foods to 
     give your body all the essential nutrients 
     and energy it needs
       Is a diet that is low in saturated fat, salt and 
     sugar 
       Is high in fruit, vegetables, fibre, nuts, 
     whole grains (for example, oats and brown 
     rice) and pulses (for example, lentils and 
     beans)
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   0899