Food Groups
The three food groups.
Protein foods, whole grain foods and fruits vegetables.
● Provides energy to do work
● Get them from grains like cereal, rice, and bread
● Choose whole grains and avoid sugary foods
● High-fibre foods have more nutrients and keep you full for longer
Carbohydrates
Your main drink of choice should be...
water
● Building blocks of our body
● Builds our muscles, bones, skin, and hair
● Helps fight illnesses
● Get them from beans, nuts, meat, fish, and eggs
● Choose plant proteins more often
Protein
Half your plate should be filled with this food group.
Fruits and vegetables.
● Helps you fight diseases to stay healthy
● Different types include A, B, C, D, and K
● Maintain healthy bones, skin, and eyes
● Get by eating different coloured fruits and vegetables
Vitamins
Broccoli
Fruits and vegetables
● Provides energy and helps you absorb vitamins
● Get unsaturated fats from nuts, seeds, and fish
● Avoid processed foods with saturated fats
Fat
Beans
Protein
● Different types include calcium, sodium, and iron
● Calcium helps to build bones and teeth (from dairy, fish, and green vegetables)
● Iron is needed in the blood (from beans, meat, and breakfast cereals)
● Sodium helps maintain water in your body (from salt)
Minerals