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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: Carbohydrates. Vitamins and minerals. Proteins. 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