7 Food Groups

Carbohydrates

Fast release energy

Energy in form of glucose to body's cells and tissues

e.g pasta, bread, rice (complex), fruit, milk, honey (simple sugars)

Proteins

Growth and repair of muscles

Minor energy source

e.g meat, fish, eggs, cheese

Fats

Slow release energy source

e.g red meats, cheese, butter, chocolate

Fibre

Aids digestion and prevents constipation

Bulking agent

Reduce blood cholesterol

Control blood glucose levels of diabetic

e.g fruit, veg, whole grain and high fibre cereals, bread

Vitamins

Energy metabolism (VB2)

Formations of tissues (VK / VB12) Production of red blood cells-heamoglobin

e.g veg (carrots) oily fish, eggs, cheese, butter, liver, citric fruits

Minerals

Bone Growth

Energy metabolism

Nerve function 

e.g milk, cheese, bread, green leafy veg, broccoli, nuts,           chicken

Water

Medium for most reactions

Lubricant for joints and eyes

Regulates body temp

e.g isotonic drinks, water

Folic acid

Normal cell division

Formation of blood cells

Normal structure of nervous system

e.g liver, oragne juice, grean leafy veg