FUTURE TRENDS IN FOOD TECHNOLOGY
PERSONALIZED NUTRITION AND HEALTH
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Question
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Frozen vegetables
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Chips
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Tinned fruit
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Chickpeas
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Detailed explanation-1: -80g of fresh, canned or frozen fruit and vegetables counts as 1 portion of your 5 A Day (but not potatoes and some other starchy foods).
Detailed explanation-2: -Of those aged 16-24 who don’t eat at least 5 a day on an average day, the main reason is that they don’t know how to incorporate fruit and vegetables into their diet (32%). Those with children in their household are less likely to consume at least 5-a-day then those without (26% vs. 32%).
Detailed explanation-3: -The World Health Organisation (WHO) advises that we eat a minimum of 400g of fruit and veg every day (five portions). This recommended daily amount is thought to help reduce the risk of serious health conditions including stroke, heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
Detailed explanation-4: -Green vegetables. A portion is 2 broccoli spears, 2 heaped tablespoons of cooked spinach or 4 heaped tablespoons of cooked kale, spring greens or green beans. Cooked vegetables. Salad vegetables. Tinned and frozen vegetables. Pulses and beans. Potatoes.