Eating the right amount from different food groups
Food groups in a balanced diet
Carbohydrates
Lipids (fats and oils)
Proteins
Vitamins
Minerals
Fibre
Water
Carbohydrates
Provide energy, found in bread, potatoes, rice and pasta
Lipids (fats and oils)
Provide energy, found in butter and chips
Proteins
Provide materials to make new cells and repair damaged tissues, found in beans, eggs, fish, meat and milk
Vitamins
Vital in many processes, found in fruit and vegetables
Minerals
16 essential minerals, including iron and calcium
Fibre
Not a nutrient, but necessary for a balanced and healthy diet, adds bulk to food and helps digestion, found in fruit, vegetables and wholegrain cereals
Water
Around 70% of human body mass, necessary for chemical reactions and transporting substances
The World Health Organisation recommends getting at least half of your energy intake from carbohydrates and no more than 30% from fats, and 400 grams of fruit and vegetables daily
