The Food Groups

The food we consume are put into categories. There are 5 main groups. Fruit and vegetables, Carbohydrates, Proteins, Dairy, Fats and oils. The food provides us with the energy to get up in the morning. As all living things we need to consume for life.

 

Fruit and vegetables

This is the type of food that gives us vitamins and minerals. E.g Apples, bananas, broccoli. These keep our bodies working throughout the day. Energy and strength come with it as well.The fiber is to help our digestion system. The digestion system is very important to our bodies. 

 

Carbohydrates

E.g Pasta, rice, and bread. These help to keep our energy up. Too much of it can lead to gaining weight. They are known as sugar molecules. These can be found in your everyday foods and drinks. Your body breaks down these carbohydrates into glucose.

 

Proteins

E.g chicken mince, lamb. These are your proteins. These build healthy strong muscles that are good for you. Don’t get these confused with KFC and Mcdonald’s. Those have a high amount of oils. But they are still protein. This can be found in a powder form. 

 

Fats and oils

These are big amounts of oil or butter. Some foods have good oils in them like avocados. Too much can also lead to weight gain. But as they say, too much of something good is bad.

 

A good diet is a balanced diet.