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GCSE Catering
THE EATWELL PLATEBread, other cereals and potatoes5-6 PORTIONS
Milk and dairy foods3 PORTIONSFoods containing fats
& sugars
Meat, fish and alternatives2 PORTIONS
Fruit and vegetables5 PORTIONS
Fat There are 2 types of FAT – fats & oils.
Fats(solid at room temperature)
Oils(liquid at room Temperature)
Saturated fat
Examples of fats; butter, margarine, lard and dripping.
Unsaturated fat
Examples of oils; corn oil, sunflower oil,
peanut oil, sesame seed oil
Saturated fats are thought to be bad for our health because eating too much saturated fat can raise blood cholesterol and cause heart disease.
Unsaturated fats include polyunsaturated and mono unsaturated fats. These fats are thought to reduce cholesterol levels.
Why is fat bad for us?.......
Too much fat can cause........
• Obesity• High cholesterol (fatty bits that clog
the arteries)• Coronary heart disease (CHD)• Halitosis (bad breath)
Why do we need fat?....There are many good points about fats
Energy provider They make you feel fuller for longer Insulating layer – body warmth Contain fat-soluble vitamins – A & D They are needed to protect body organs e.g.
Kidneys They give food a lovely flavour They ‘grease’ food to make it easier to
swallow