FOOD GROUPS
The food we eat can be divided into 5 main
groups. We should choose a variety of foods from each of the first four groups
each day. Foods in the fifth group (i.e. foods and drinks high in fat and/or
sugar) should be eaten sparingly and make sure they don’t replace
foods from the other groups. Food is the fuel for our body and we need the
fuel for energy, to help our body grow and repair itself, and to keep warm.
However, sometimes fruits and vegetables are
classified as two separate groups, making six groups in total. This healthy
food pyramid shows these six food groups.
The main five
food groups are:
- Grain
- Fruits and
Vegetables
- Dairy
- Meat and
Protein
- Fats, Oil and
Sweets
