Food Groups

What are they called?

What do they do for you?

Where do you find them?

Carbohydrates

They give you energy.

You find them in sugary and starchy foods like potatoes, rice, cereals, pasta, bread and some fruit and vegetables.

Proteins

They help your body grow and repair itself.

You find them in meats, poultry, fish, dairy products, eggs and beans.

Fats

They provide energy and help in building.

You find them in dairy products, red meats, some poultry and fish.

Fibre

It helps you digest your food.

You find fibre in lots of food like cereals, fruit, bread and vegetables.

Minerals

Iron is good for the blood.

Calcium is good for your bones.

Magnesium is good for your nerves.

Minerals are in lots of foods but are especially in fresh fruit and vegetables.

Vitamins e.g. vitamin A, B, C, D, E

Vitamins are good for keeping your body healthy. They are good for your skin, bones and teeth.

Vitamins are mostly found in dairy products (milk, eggs and butter), fresh fruit and vegetables.

What are they called?

What do they do for you?

Where do you find them?

Carbohydrates

They give you energy.

Potatoes, rice, cereals, pasta, bread and some fruit and vegetables.

Proteins

They help your body grow and repair itself.

Meats, poultry, fish, dairy products, eggs and beans.

Fats

They provide energy and help in building up your body.

Dairy products, red meats, some poultry and fish.

Fibre

It helps you digest your food.

Cereals, fruit, bread and vegetables.

Minerals

Iron is good for the blood.

Calcium is good for your bones.

Magnesium is good for your nerves.

Fresh fruit and vegetables.

Vitamins e.g. vitamin A, B, C, D, E

They are good for your skin, bones and teeth.

Dairy products (milk, eggs and butter), fresh fruit and vegetables.