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