A Healthy Diet

　　　　　　　　(Central Health Education Unit, Department of Health)

The Food Guide Pyramid divides food into five major food groups : grains, vegetables, fruits, milk and meat. Each of these food groups provides some but not all of the nutrients and energy you need. For good and proper growth, you need to eat a variety of different foods every day. The foods you take every day should include choices from all five major food groups. When you have a balanced diet over time, you will develop good eating habits and help you maintain a healthy weight.

Tips for a healthful diet

>Eat a variety of foods
>Choose foods from three or more of the five major food
　groups for breakfast and lunch.
>Choose foods from four or more of the five major food
　groups for the "main meal".
>Choose a diet with plenty of grain products, vegetables
　and fruits.
>Choose a diet low in fat, saturated fat and cholesterol.
>Choose a diet moderate in sugars and salt.
>Balance the food you eat with physical activity
　- maintain or improve your weight.

Calorie Contents of Foods

Grains	Bread	Meat	Vegetables
Beans	Fruits	Dim Sum	Snacks
Fats	Drinks	Others

　　　　　　　　(Central Health Education Unit, Department of Health)

Calories of 3 meals:
Breakfast : + + +

Lunch : + + +

Dinner : + + +

Total Calorie of 3 meals :

Calories You Need Daily

Age	Male	Female
7-10	1970	1740
11-14	2220	1845
15-18	2755	2110
19-50	2550	1940
51-59	2550	1900
60-64	2380	1900
65-74	2330	1900
>74	2100	1810

　　　　　　　　(Central Health Education Unit, Department of Health)

Body Mass Index (BMI)

BMI is a tool used to measure your height/weight ratio.
It is your weight in kilograms divided by the square of your height in metres. It can indicate whether your weight is appropriate for height. It MUST BE pointed out that this is only an indicator and it should not be taken as 100% accurate.

BMI For Adults

Weight Classification	Male	Female
Underweight	<19.9	<18.9
Normal	20 ~ 24.9	19 ~ 23.9
Overweight	>=25	>=24

　　　　　　　　(Central Health Education Unit, Department of Health)　

Weight/Height Ratio For Age Under 18

　　　　　　　　(Central Health Education Unit, Department of Health)

A Healthy Diet

It is a tailor-made courseware including two tutorials, three interactive web-based exercises and a photo gallery.
Key Stage : Two
Module　 : Food and Drinks
Units　　 : Favourite Food and Drinks
　　　　　Eating Habits
　　　　　Exploring Food and Drinks

Special thanks : Central Health Education Unit,Department of Health