Below are examples of which foods belong to each group and a guide to how many portions should be eaten per day. No recommended portions. Research shows that it is good to keep your weight at a healthy range for yourself. It is not good to be either overweight or underweight. Dietary advice should be based on individual circumstances and depends on the symptoms you may experience at a particular time.
Protein is an essential nutrient and carries out many important functions in the body.
Protein is required for repair and replacement of tissue cells, and production of proteins as part of the immune system. Therefore a restriction in protein intake may have damaging affects to your overall health. In this case you should consult a state registered dietician for advice. However, fats are only needed in small amounts to provide essential fatty acids and fat soluble vitamins whilst a high fat diet has been shown to be a risk factor for heart disease and other illnesses. Generally the UK population have a high intake of fatty foods and we would therefore all benefit from reducing our intake.