Four Food Groups

Four Food Groups

10FNT

​Four Food Groups

• Breads and Cereals

• Meat and Meat Alternatives

• Fruit and Vegetables

• Milk and Milk Alternatives​

​Breads and Cereals

• At least 6 serves per day

• ​Try for wholegrains - more fibre

• ​Good source of CARBOHYDRATES which provide energy

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​Examples of 1 serve:

• ​1/2 cup muesli

• ​1 slice bread

• ​1 wrap/tortilla

• ​1 cup popcorn

Multiple Choice

What is the key nutrient that breads and cereals provide us with? 

• Carbohydrates

• Vitamins

• Minerals

• Protein

Multiple Choice

How many serves of Breads and Cereals should you have each day?

• At least 3

• At least 4

• At least 5

• At least 6

Open Ended

Why should you try and include wholegrains as much as possible? 

Open Ended

Give an example of one serve of breads and cereals

​Fruit and Vegetables

​At least 3 vegetables

​At least 2 fruit

​Provide FIBRE, VITAMINS and MINERALS

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​Example of 1 serve:

• ​1 carrot

• ​1 apple

• ​1 banana

• ​1/2 cup fruit salad

• ​1/2 cup cooked vegetables (peas)

Multiple Select

Select the three key nutrients that fruit and vegetables provide you with...

• Minerals

• Vitamins

• Protein

• Fibre

Multiple Choice

How many serves of fruit should you have each day? 

• at least 1

• at least 2

• at least 3

• at least 4

Multiple Choice

How many serves of vegetables should you have each day? 

• at least 1

• at least 2

• at least 3

• at least 4

Open Ended

Why should you have more vegetables than fruit?

Open Ended

Provide an example of one serve of fruit or vegetables...

​Meat and Meat Alternatives

​At least 2 serves per day

​Provide PROTEIN, FAT, VITAMINS and MINERALS

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​Example of serves

• ​100g medium steak

• ​2 chicken drumsticks

• ​1 egg

• ​3/4 cup lentils/chickpeas

• ​2 slices deli meat (ham)

Multiple Choice

How many serves of meat/meat alternatives do you need? 

• at least 1

• at least 2

• at least 3

• at least 4

Multiple Choice

Meat is a good source of protein. What does protein do in your body?

• Energy

• Regulates Temperature

• Builds and repairs muscle

• Digestion

Open Ended

Provide an example of one serve of meat or meat alternative

Multiple Choice

What is a good type of meat alternative for vegetarians?

• Chickpeas

• Pork

• Steak

• Chicken Drumsticks

​Milk and Milk Products

​At least 3 serves per day

​Try and have low fat options

​Good source of MINERALS (calcium), VITAMINS, PROTEIN and FAT

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​Example 1 serve:

• ​1 pottle yoghurt

• ​1 cup milk

• ​2 slices cheese

Multiple Choice

How many serves of milk/milk alternatives do you need? 

• at least 1

• at least 2

• at least 3

• at least 4

Multiple Select

Which of the following are good options for someone who can't have dairy products?

• Coconut milk

• Lite-blue milk

• Yoghurt

• Almond milk

Multiple Choice

What is the main mineral that milk products provide you with? 

• Iron

• Magnesium

• Zinc

• Calcium

Open Ended

Give an example of one serve of a milk product