Is the scottish diet that bad?
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Premature deaths
higher ins cotland than the SW of england
Cancer rates
Scotland has the highest rate in UK - Scots 15% more likely to die from cancer
Scottish foods common nutritional value
• Low in vitamin E & C, beta carotene and fibre - Excess in saturated fats, refined sugar and salt
Fruit and veg consumption in Scotland
• 1 in 5 adults meet recommendations of 5-a-day - Continues to decline
What counts as fruit and veg portion - Yes
• Fresh • frozen • Chilled • Canned • 100% fruit juice • Smoothies • dried fruit • soups, stews, and sandwiches etc.
What doesn’t count as fruit and veg portion
• potatoes • wine • fruit yoghurt • Jam/marmalade • Fruit cake • Dietary supplements with vitamins and minerals
How much is a portion
80g