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NHS dental treatment is free for those aged under 18, or those under 19 who are still in full-time education
Frequent consumption of acidic drinks (fruit squashes, fruit juices, fizzy drinks and colas) may cause tooth erosion which is when the surface of the teeth dissolves gradually. Water and milk will not erode teeth, and acidic drinks are best kept to meal times. Because sugars contain calories and no other nutrients, it is sensible for people who are overweight to cut down on their intake of sugar and sugary foods and drinks.
Don't eat too many foods high in salt, and cut down on amount of salt added in cooking and at the table
The average intake of salt is about 9g per day (about two teaspoons). Eating too much sodium, most of which comes from salt, can lead to high blood pressure, which is a risk factor for heart disease, kidney disease and stroke. Some salt is needed in the diet but this 6g can easily be met by the salt which occurs naturally in foods.
On average it is recommended to reduce salt intake by a third. The amount of salt added in cooking and at the table should be cut down. Herbs and spices can be useful as substitutes.
As about two thirds of the salt in the diet comes from manufactured foods like soups, sauces, ready meals and meat products, choosing fewer of these foods or looking for lower salt versions will help to reduce the salt intake.
Balance of Good Health
The Balance of Good Health (BGH) is a pictorial representation of the recommended balance of foods in the diet. It shows the types of foods and the proportion in which they should be eaten to have a well balanced healthy diet.
BGH applies to most people, including children over five years of age. Young children under the age of two, have slightly different nutritional requirements for growth and development. For this reason they need the energy and vitamins that fat and fatty foods like full fat milk and dairy products provide.
BGH is based on five food groups. Choosing a variety of foods from the first four groups every day will provide the body with the wide range of nutrients which it needs. Foods in the fifth group - foods containing fat and foods containing sugar - are not essential to a healthy diet but add extra variety, choice and palatability to meals. This group of foods should form the smallest part of the diet.