Question

write the function of each food group
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Answer 1

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Foods from the basic food groups provide the nutrients essential for life and growth. These foods are also known as ‘everyday foods’. Each of the food groups provides a range of nutrients, and all have a role in helping the body function. In particular, vegetables, legumes and fruit protect against illness and are essential to a healthy diet.

The basic food groups are:

breads, cereals, rice, pasta, noodles and other grains

vegetables and legumes

fruit

milk, yoghurt, cheese and/or alternatives

lean meat, fish, poultry, eggs, nuts and legumes.

A balanced diet includes a variety of foods from each of the five food groups, and offers a range of different tastes and textures. It is important to choose most of the foods we eat each day from these food groups.

‘Sometimes foods’ (see page 24) on the other hand have little nutritional value and are not essential for good health. Limit the amount of these foods offered to your child.