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<p>Public Health England (PHE) advocates a healthy balanced diet for all based on
the eatwell plate; the national healthy eating guide. The eatwell plate shows for
a healthy balanced diet people should try to eat plenty of starchy foods, fruit and
vegetables, some milk, dairy, meat, fish and other non-dairy sources of protein and
only small amounts of food and drinks high in fat and/or sugar.</p><br /><p>The Government
takes a whole population approach to healthy eating, and therefore does not provide
specific dietary advice to individuals with medical needs. It is recommended for anyone
with a medical condition who is in search of dietary advice to consult their local
general practitioner or a dietician.</p><br /><p>In July 2015, the Scientific Advisory
Committee on Nutrition (SACN) published its report on Carbohydrates and Health, a
review of the latest evidence on dietary carbohydrates and health. SACN recommended
reducing sugar consumption, increasing fibre consumption and minimising consumption
of sugars-sweetened drinks. A copy of Carbohydrates and Health is attached.</p><br
/><p>Following publication, advice on what constitutes a healthy balanced diet, for
the general population, which includes those with diabetes, was updated to reflect
SACN’s recommendations. As part of this, PHE is undertaking a review of the eatwell
plate; the refreshed resource will be launched in early 2016.</p>
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