Healthy Plate
Nutrients and Benefits
Too Much of a Good Thing
Junk Food Consequences
Fun facts
100

Half of your plate should be made up of these food groups.

Fruits and vegetables

100

These foods are low in calories and high in vitamins, fibre and iron

Vegetables

100

 This healthy fat is great for the brain, but too much can thin your blood.

Omega-3

100

This heart condition can result from red meats and sugary food that clog arteries.

Heart disease (cardiovascular disease)

100

The brain chemical that makes you fell tired

Adenosine

200

These two food groups should share one half of the plate.

Grains and protein

200

This nutrient helps build muscle and support a stronger immune system

Protein

200

A holiday spice that can cause hallucinations if consumed in large amounts

Nutmeg

200

A condition caused by eating too many sugar, fatty and starchy foods.

Obesity

200

The butterfly shaped gland in your neck that controls metabolism

thyroid gland

300

This is the healthiest drink choice, better than sugary drinks.

Water

300

These compounds help prevent cell damage and reduce heart disease risk.

Antioxidants

300

This drink can cause anxiety and fatigue if overconsumed.

Coffee

300

Too much sugar can cause liver inflammation, leading to this disease.

Fatty liver disease.

300

cinnamon helps reduce this bodily reaction

inflammation

400

The recommended daily oil intake is…

20 ml

400

Protein help improve this body system that protects you from getting sick.

Immune system

400

Too much green vegetables can block this mineral, leading to hypothyroidism.

Iodine

400

This type of food increases the risk of colorectal, stomach and breast cancer.

Processed meat

400

High glycemic foods increase this oily substance on the skin.

sebum

500

This kind of food is high in fibre and help manage cholesterol and blood pressure

Grain foods.

500

These foods support digestion, reduce inflammation and manage weight

Vegetables

500

A disorder caused when the thyroid doesn’t produce enough hormones.

Hypothyroidism

500

Harmful substances in junk food that can lead to cancer

Carcinogens

500

The index used to measure how fast foods raise blood sugar 

glycemic index