2. Healthy DIET
Food Pyramid
The Main Food Groups
Fruits and Vegetables
Grains and Pulses
Dairy Products
Sugars and Fats
Vitamins and Minerals
Conclusion
3.
If our bodies are human machines food is our fuel
It is especially important that we eat healthily as children,
as we are still growing and developing
A healthy diet is sometimes called a balanced diet as it
needs to consist of different types of foods.
4. Foods high in fats and sugars: take
only small amounts from this group
Meat, fish and dairy: take
something from this group
Fruit and vegetables
Carbohydrates:(rice, bread,
potatoes)
5.
6.
Fruits and vegetables grow on
plants
Every day we should eat at least
5 portions of fruit and vegetables.
vegetables give us fibre and
vitamins and minerals.
7.
This food group includes wheat,
corn, barley, rice, lentils, beans
etc.
Grains and pulses give us
carbohydrates and proteins.
Nuts are another source of
protein.
8.
Dairy foods are made from milk.
Dairy foods give us proteins and
fats. They are also a good source
of calcium which is good for bones
and teeth.
These foods include:
•
Cheese
•
Curd
•
Milk products.
9.
The meat and fish group
includes:
•
Chicken
•
Fish
•
Meat
•
Eggs are included in this
group.
10. Nutrient
Function
Source
Vitamin A
Eyesight, Skin
Sweet potatoes, carrots
Vitamin B
make protein
Green leafy vegetables
Vitamin C
Healing skin
Citrus fruit, tomatoes
Vitamin D
Strengthen bones
Milk, Sunlight
Vitamin E
Helps strengthen cells
Vegetable oils, nuts
Iron
Healthy blood
Green leafy vegetables
