food pyramid

1. Food pyramid
Life sciences: Part 2

2. Food pyramid
Fats
Proteins
Calcium
fruits Vegetables
Carbohydrates

3.  Our bodies need a balanced diet to work
properly . We should drink water and eat the
right amounts of items from the four main food
groups.
The four groups are:
1) Carbohydrates.
2) Vitamins and minerals.
3) Proteins.
4) Fat.

4. 1)Carbohydrates group.
 It provides energy . It is required for
movement and for working.
Starch group Sugar group

5. Starch group
 Gives energy that is released slowly
 Example : Bread, pasta , potatoes , rice.

6. Sugar group
 Release energy more quickly
 Example: Sugar , sweets .

7. 2)Vitamins and minerals group
 Important for good health, prevents disease.

8. 3)Proteins group
 Important for growth
1)Dairy group. 2)Meat group.
Ex :Milk , cheese, yogurt. Ex :Fish, meat , eggs.

9. 4)Fats group
 Source of energy, they are easily stored by
the body.
 Example: Sunflower oil, butter, olive oil.
 A healthy diet avoids too much fats.

10. A balanced diet
 The right amount of food from the four food
groups