a healthy diet

Foods contain 5 different nutrients, some foods are better sources than others of certain nutrients they each help the body in a diferent way.

The 5 main types of foods can be easily grouped:

• proteins-meat,fish,eggs,beans.
• carbohydrate-bread,rice,potatoes,pasta.
• fruit and vegetables-oranges,tomatoes.
• dairy products-milk,yoghurts.
• fats and sugars-sweets,fizzy drinks.                                                      

A diet containing a balance of the 5 main food groups.

Children need to gain plenty of energy from their food,their portion of fruit and vegetables will be smaller than those of and adult.