Food groups

We categorise food into food groups.

• The foods in each group help our bodies in different ways:• Some foods “help us grow”.• Some foods “ give us energy”.• Some foods “keep us healthy”.• Some foods “are good for our

bones and teeth”.

1.- Carbohydrates. Carbohydrates give us

energy.

bread rice

pasta

2.- Fats. Fats give us energy.

butter

olive oil

3.- Proteins. Proteins help us grow.

fish

meat

eggs

4.- Dairy products. Dairy products are good for

our bones and teeth.

milk cheese yoghurt

5.- Fruit and vegetables. Fruit and vegetables keep us

healthy.