![]() These ‘optional’ foods and drinks are referred to as ‘discretionary choices’. However, for people in their normal weight range, these foods and drinks in occasional, small amounts, can add variety and enjoyment to eating. If you are trying to lose weight, you are unlikely to be able to fit these foods into your lower kilojoule target. ![]() ![]() It is easy to have too much and too many of these foods and drinks, and many people do. Also, the higher levels of kilojoules, saturated fat, added sugars, added salt and/or alcohol that they contain are associated with increased risk of obesity and chronic disease such as heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and some forms of cancer. The problem is that they can take the place of other more nutritious foods. Many tend to have low levels of essential nutrients so are often referred to as ‘energy-dense’ but ‘nutrient-poor’ foods. These foods and drinks can also be too high in kilojoules (energy). Some foods and drinks do not fit into the five food groups because they are not necessary for a healthy diet and are too high in saturated fat and/or added sugars, added salt or alcohol and low in fibre. ![]()
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