FOOD PYRAMID

Eating healthy food is essential to have a healthy life and keep strong for

our daily activities.

There are different kinds or groups of food that help our body in different ways. It is important to eat all of them in different amounts every day, so we can

get all the nutrients our body needs.

First of all we have to remember to drink plenty water every day. Water hydrates our body, helps or organs

work properly and cleans our organism from the inside. An adult has to drink around 8 glasses of water every

day.

Group 1:Bread, cereal, rice and pastas.This food group provides carbohydrates, some proteins,

fiber, vitamins and minerals. This food gives us the energy we need to work, play and all the physical activities

everyday. Take 4 servings a day.

Group 2: Vegetables and legumes.This food group provides some proteins, fiber, vitamins and

minerals to stay healthy and keep our organs working properly. Depending on the color of the vegetable, so are the

minerals and vitamins they give us. Take 4 servings a day.

Group 3: FruitThis food group provides vitamin C and another vitamin called FOLATE. Fruit skin also provides

carbohydrates and fiber. Like vegetables, depending on the color of the fruit, so are the minerals and

vitamins they give us. Take 2 servings a day.

Group 4: Milk, yoghurt and cheese Also called DAIRY FOOD, this group is the best source of calcium. They also provides proteins, vitamins, minerals and some fat. This group of food helps your bones grow

and stay strong. Take 3 servings a day.

Group 5: Meat, fish, poultry, eggs, nuts and legumes

This food group provides good source of proteins, fat, vitamins and minerals. This group helps your muscles

grow and stay strong. Take 2 small servings a day.

Group 6: Sweets and fats They are on the top of the food pyramid. They provide lots of energy to our body. But we have to eat only one small servings a day or it

won’t be good for you .