In Nottingham City Neighbourhood Services we have put a great deal of time, effort and money into creating healthy menus and promoting the healthy choices to pupils. We are also keen to give parents all the information they require and this is why we have developed this website.
Energy
is needed by the body to function on an everyday basis. We need
energy to grow, keep warm and for every muscle movement from breathing
to running. Energy is found in the foods and drinks that we consume.
How much energy we need depends on how active we are.
The measurement for energy is kCal - kilocalories.
Fat
comes from a variety of foods in our diet. It is found in oily fish,
seeds, nuts and oil, meat, cheese, butter and margarine, chocolate
and cakes. We need fat for energy, to carry vitamins around the
body and to provide insulation for our bodies to keep warm. When
we digest fats they are broken down into fatty acids, which help
the body with the regulation of blood pressure, blood clotting,
and the immune system responses. Too much fat in our diet can lead
to obesity, heart disease and high blood cholesterol..
Some
of the fat that we consume is saturated. Meat, butter, dairy products,
cakes and confectionary contain high proportions of saturated fats.
High intakes of saturated fats are linked to a higher risk of high
blood cholesterol and heart disease.
Carbohydrates
are found in starchy foods, and this is where at least half of our
body’s energy should come from. Good sources of carbohydrates
are bread, rice, pasta, potatoes and cereals.
Proteins
are needed on a daily basis to build and repair tissues. They are
also used by the body to form other essential substances such as
hormones and enzymes. Proteins can be found in fish, meat, dairy
products, nuts, seeds, beans, pulses and meat substitutes such as
Quorn.
Salt
is a chemical combination of sodium and chlorine. Most raw foods
contain salt, but large amounts of salt in our diet may come from
snacks, cured meats and processed foods. Studies have shown that
there is a link between high salt intake and high blood pressure.
High blood pressure may lead to strokes.
The nutritional information on this page is generated by
CRISp Nutritional Management Software.
