The way to eat yourself fitter is not
to diet one week and binge the next, confusing your body with
a yoyo effect. It requires you to make how you eat an integral
part of your lifestyle.
Body Mass Index
Don't forget you are what you eat. Do your best to
eat healthily, drink plenty of water and do some exercise.
The Body Mass Index (BMI) chart below gives you an idea
of what yur average weight, against your height should
be. The redarea means your BMI is over 25 and you are
overweight. The white section is a BMI of 20-25 which
is normal weight to height. The blue section indicates
a BMI of uder 20 which means you are clinically underweight.

Managing your 4 main food groups
Fats and sugars: The way to moderate the
amount of fat and added sugar in your diet is to cut down
on 'extras' like sugary snacks between meals and sugary drinks.
Proteins: Proteins are made up of
amino acids which come from the food we eat. They are
vital for the body to maintain healthy tissue and make
repairs. Amino acids can be found in red meats, poultry,
nuts, beans, peas, tofu and soya products.
Vitamins and minerals: Vitamins and
minerals elp cells to grow and repair themselves. Minerals
like calcium are very important for bone growth and
reducing the risk of osteoporosis. It is vital to eat
5 portions of fruit and vegetables a day to keep yourself
healthy.
Carbohydrates: Carbohydrates give
you starch and fibre. These fill you up but are not
fattening like cakes which are full of fats and sugars.
Cereals and wholegrain bread are great providers of
fibre which helps the digestive system. Eat a good breakfast
filled with carbohydrates to 'stoke the engine' for
work and learning.
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