Food groups

1. Food groups

2. 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”.

4. 1.- Carbohydrates.
Carbohydrates give us
energy.
bread rice
pasta

5. 2.- Fats.
Fats give us energy.
butter
olive
oil

6. 3.- Proteins.
Proteins help us grow.
fish
meat
eggs

7. 4.- Dairy products.
Dairy products are good for
our bones and teeth.
milk cheese yoghurt

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