RQEPADSL

1. FOOD GROUPS

2. FIRST GROUP
• Bread, cereals, pasta, pulses and
potatoes contain carbohydrates.
Carbohydrates give us energy.
Complex carbohydrates are rich in
fibre.

3. CORN
RICE
WHEAT
BREAD
POTATOES
PASTA
PULSES

4. What important things
do carbohydrates do
for our bodies?
Carbohydrates give us most
of the energy we need to do
things every day.

5. SECOND GROUP
• Fruits and vegetables have vitamins and
minerals.
• Vitamins and minerals are vital to us. They
keep us healthy.
• They protect us from diseases and cancer.
• We should eat a variety of fruits of
different colours.

6. PEACH
RASPBERRY
PEAR
STRAWBERRY
PINEAPPLE
ORANGE
BANANA
MELON
APPLE

7. APRICOT
PLUM WATERMELON LEMON
KIWI GRAPES
CHERRY

8. CUCUMBER
AUBERGINE PEPPER
CAULIFLOWER
BROCCOLI
ONION
TOMATO LETTUCE GARLIC

9. CABBAGE ARTICHOKE ASPARAGUS
SPINACH LEEK PUMPKIN
CARROT BEANS

10. What important things do
vitamins and minerals do for
our bodies?
• Vitamins and minerals make us
strong and improve our immune
system.

11. THIRD GROUP
• Meat, fish, dairy, eggs and dairy products
(cheese, yogurt, chaas) contain proteins.
Protein is essential for us to grow.
Protein also allow the body to repair
itself.

12. Milk
Soya nuggets
Certain vegetables
Meat
Nuts and
seeds
Lentils
Eggs
Cheese
Yogurt

13. What important things do proteins do
for our bodies?
Protein help us grow and build muscle.

14. FOURTH GROUP
• Sweets and oil contain fats.
Some amount of fat is essential for us.
But we must consume a very limited
amount in this group.
Since too much fat can increase out
body weight and put a strain on the
heart.
It also make us prone to other diseases.

15. OIL
MUFFIN CAKE
CHOCOLATE GHEE

16. What important things do fats do for our bodies?
Fats give us energy, keep us
warm and make us healthy.
But we must consume them in
small amounts.

17. FIFTH GROUP
WATER

18. You can drink two litres of
water every day.

19. It is important
to eat
everything in
moderation and
proportion.

20. Because…
* We must eat five portions of fruits and vegetables
everyday.

21. Some questions….

22. What is an example of a
vegetable?
What does a vegetable give
your body?

23. • What is an example of a
grain?
• What does a grain give
your body?
• Make a list of some of
the grains that you eat.

24. What do proteins
do for us?
What is your
favorite source of
protein.

25. Name
some
sources of
good fat.