1. The Five Food Groups for Healthy Eating The five food groups, helps kids to receive all the nutrients they need each day. You'll need to eat a number of serves from each group depending on your age and how active you are.

2. In a healthy diet you eat the right balance of these groups. This means eating a wide variety of foods in the right proportions.

3. Eating healthy helps make strong teeth. Makes bones grow strong Boosts your energy

4. Oils, fats and Sweets A Little amount

5. Cheese, Yogurt and Milk 2-3 Servings p/day

6. Fruit Group 2-4 Servings p/day

7. Meat, Poultry, Fish, Dry Beans and Nuts Group 2-3 servings p/day

8. Bread, Cereal, Rice and Pasta 6-11 Servings p/day

9. Reference A balanced diet (2010)Retrieved from http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/Goodfood/Pages/Healthy eating.aspx Walsh, E.(2011) Food Pyramid, Retrieved from http://www.kidspot.com.au/schoolzone/Teaching-kids-how-to-cook-Food-pyramid+4649+419+article.htm