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The Eatwell Plate is a pictorial summary of the main food groups and their recommended proportions for a 
The Eatwell Plate was previously known as The Balance of Good Health.
The Eatwell Plate was superseded by the Eatwell Guide published on 17 March 2016.
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The Eatwell Plate was previously known as The Balance of Good Health.
The Eatwell Plate was superseded by the Eatwell Guide published on 17 March 2016.
Recommendations
The types of food are split into five categories:http://www.trafford.gov.uk/healthandsocialcare/healthyliving/eatwellplate/ * Plenty of fruit and vegetables (at least seven portions a day). 2-3 * Plenty of potatoes, bread, rice, pasta and other starchy foods. 2-3 * Some milk and dairy and/or calcium fortified soy milk. 2-3 * Some meat, fish, eggs and/or non-dairy sources of protein (like beans andpulses
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* Only a small amount of high fat/sugar foods. 1-2
There is also advice on limiting the salt intake, and drinking at least 6-8 glasses of water, or unsweetened beverages, per day, while avoiding soda pop
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s and soft drinks high in sugar.
See also
*Dietary Reference Values
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In 1991, the United Kingdom Department of Health publis ...
* List of nutrition guides
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References
External links
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NHS
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Diets
Public health in the United Kingdom