Food groups and healthy eating

Who are they?

These are a source of calcium which is important for strong teeth and bones.

It's best to choose lower fat and sugar options.

• Carbohydrates

• Fruit and Vegetables

• Proteins

• Dairy and alternatives

Who are they?

These are good sources of vitamins and minerals and fibre. Aim to eat 5 portions a day! Choose from fresh, frozen, tinned, dried or juiced.

• Carbohydrates

• Fruit and Vegetables

• Proteins

• Dairy and alternatives

Who are they?

................... such as beans, fish, eggs, meat are very important for helping us grow and build muscles. Beans are a good alternative to meat as they contain less fat and are higher in fibre and protein. Try to eat 2 portions of fish

a week, and try to reduce intake of red and processed meat.

• Carbohydrates

• Fruit and Vegetables

• Proteins

• Dairy and alternatives

Who are they?

Starchy food such as potato, bread, rice and cereal should make up over a third of the food you eat. These are important for giving us energy. Choose higher fibre, wholegrain varieties, such as wholewheat pasta and brown rice, or simply leave skins on potatoes.

• Carbohydrates

• Fruits and Vegetables

• Proteins

• Dairy and alternatives

These food provide energy to your body.

• Carbohydrates and fat

• Fruits and Vegetables and fat

• Proteins and fat

• Dairy and alternatives and carbohydrates

This food group helps your body growth and repair.

• Carbohydrates

• Fruits and Vegetables

• Proteins

• Dairy and alternatives

This part of food helps you to digest the food that you have eaten

• Carbohydrates

• Fat

• Fibers

• Dairy

It helps to move nutrients around your body and helps to get rid of waste

• Water

• Fruit and Vegetables

• Proteins

• Milk

These help you being healthy. They provide elements that are useful for your body to be the best it could be. They are mostly found in fruits and vegetables.

• Carbohydrates and fat

• Fruit juice and sugar

• Vitamins and minerals

• Fat and protein

Who are they?

They are types of fats, considered to be less healthy, that should only be eaten in small amount.

• salted fats

• saturated fats

• vitamin fats

• unsaturated fats