Food types

• 7 Food Groups


  • Carbohydrates
  • Proteins
  • Lipids
  • Minerals
  • Vitamins
  • Water
  • Fiber
• Carbohydrates


  Main role is to provide energy, best examples are pasta, rice, sugar
• Proteins


  Main role is for growth and repair, best sources are meat, green veg, eggs, fish
• Fats


  Main role is for insulation, energy, good sources are butter, margarine
• Minerals and Vitamins


  Used to make chemicals within the body, additions to enzymes and chemicals, minerals found in cereal and bread, vitamins found in fruit and vegetables
• Water


  Fundamental for life, keeps you hydrated, any liquid except olive oil
• Fiber


  Solid matter in food that fills intestines, keeps you regular, good sources are fruit, veg, cereals, bread