Fruit & vegetables

2.What are its key nutrients?

Potassium: Banana, tomato

Vitamin A: Watermelon, orange

Vitamin C: Strawberry, kiwi

3.Why is it important for our health?

Provide vitamins and minerals, including folate, vitamin C and potassium

4.How many portions a day should be eaten?

Everyone should have at least 5 portions of a variety of fruit and vegetables every day.

5.Can you name 6 examples of foods in this group?

apples, bananas, kiwi, melon, oranges, blueberries, mango

Grain

• What are its key nutrients?

Whole grains provide energy, from carbohydrates, which promote digestion with fiber and offer essential minerals such as magnesium and iron. They also supply crucial B vitamins for energy production and protein for muscle growth.

Carbohydrates provide glucose for energy, fiber for healthy digestion, and essential minerals like magnesium and iron. They also supply B vitamins, crucial for energy production and the nervous system.

• Why is it important for our health?

Grain food helps to control multiple types of health problems like weight, blood pressure and levels of cholesterol, this type of food also helps to lower the risk of having heart diseases, diabetes and other conditions.

• How many portions a day should be eaten?

If you want to stay healthy, many sources of information recommends 5 or 8 serves of grain per day.

• Can you name 6 examples of foods in this group?

Bread, corn, rice, barley, buckwheat, and millet

Dairy & Proteins 

What are its key nutrients? 

Dairy products provide proteins of high biological value, vitamins and minerals, especially calcium and vitamins B2 and B12, as well as essential fatty acids and some antioxidants, among other nutrients.

Why is it important for our health? 

It is necessary to consume protein in the diet to help the body repair cells and produce new cells. Protein is also essential for the growth and development of children, adolescents, and pregnant women.

How many portions a day should be eaten? 

Children and adults: It is recommended to consume 2 to 3 servings of dairy products a day. Older adults: The appropriate amount is at least 3 dairy products a day, but ideally 4 servings a day. Pregnant and breastfeeding women: It is recommended to consume 3 to 4 servings of dairy products per day.

Can you name 6 examples of foods in this group? 

Eggs, cheese, fish, milk, chicken & meat. 

Is processed food, such as hamburgers, fries, or donuts

• What are its key nutrients?

Processed food does not provide vitamins, minerals, and fiber

• Why is it important for our health?

this food group isn’t really important because some of the type of food in the group isn’t healthy for example:

Donuts, pizza, hamburger, etc. but some of they are a bit healthy like french fries and that stuff.

• How many portions a day should be eaten?

1 or 2 small portions a day

• Can you name 6 examples of foods in this group?

Doughnut, pizza, noodles, hamburger ,nuggets, hot dogs.