The food pyramid
The food pyramid tells us how much of each food group we should eat. ( more of the bottom, less of the top)
A balanced diet
A balanced diet is made up of the correct amount of the 6 nutrients in food.
Carbohydrate
Food: pasta, bread
Use: gives us energy
Protein
Food: red meat
Use: growth and repair
Fat
Food: dairy products
Use: storing energy
Vitamins
Food: citrus fruits
Use: healthy skin and gums
Minerals
Food: magnesium zinc
Water
Use: hydration