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FOOD
GROUPS
GO FOODS
Energy giving foods
Provides our body with
heat and energy
Food rich in
carbohydrate, fats,
starches and sugars
These are found in:
SUGAR is in sweets,
pastries and cakes
STARCHES in corn, rice,
potatoes, pasta and bread
FATS AND OIL are found
in butter, nuts and seeds.
GROW FOODS
Body building foods
these are foods in
PROTEIN
BUILD and REPAIR body
tissues
Keep the BLOOD RED
Makes bones, teeth and
nails HARD and STRONG
These are found in:
Lean meat such as
chicken, fish, seafoods,
lamb, pork and beef.
Other veggies like tofu,
mongo, lentils
Milk and cheese are also
included
GLOW FOOD
Keeps your body well
They are rich in vitamins
and minerals
They help you maintain
good eyesight and healthy
skin
They prevent many diseases
Found in:
Vegetables
fruits
FOOD
PYRAMID
A graphic intended to illustrate
the principles of good nutrition
with fruits and vegetables on
the buttom representing the
bulk of a healthy diet and fats
and oils at the top.
Eating healthy
food is essential
to have a healthy
life and keep
strong for our
daily activities.
First of all we have to
remember to drink plenty
water everyday. Water
hydrates our body, helps
our organ s work properly
and cleans our organism
from the inside. An adult
has to drink around 8
glasses of water everyday.
BREAD, CEREAL, RICE AND
PASTA
This food group provides
carbohydrates, some
proteins, fiber, vitamins and
minerals. This food gives us
the energy we need to work,
play and all the physical
activities everyday.
VEGETABLES AND LEGUMES
This food group provides some
proteins, fiber, vitamins and
minerals to stay healthy and
keep our organs working
properly. Depending on the
color of the vegetable, so are
the minerals and vitamins
they give us.
FRUIT
This food group
provides vitamin C
and another
vitamin called
FOLATE.
MILK, YOGHURT AND
CHEESE
Also called DAIRY FOOD, this
group is the best source of
calcium. They also provides
proteins, vitamins , minerals
and some fat. This group of
food helps your bones grow
and stay strong.
MEAT, FISH, POULTRY,
EGGS, NUTS AND
LEGUMES
This food group provides
good source of proteins,
fat, vitamins and
minerals. This group
helps you muscles grow
and stay strong.
SWEETS AND FATS
They are on the top of the
food pyramid. They
provide lots of energy to
our body. But we have to
eat only one small servings
a days or it won’t be good
for you.