Here are the four food groups:
·Grains
Bread, noodles and rice are all grain foods. Breakfast cereal is also made of different grains. Grains give you vitamins, minerals and fibre. Did you know corn is the best food for Vitamin B1?
·Fruits and vegetables
Fruits and vegetables are also rich in vitamins, minerals and fibre. They help you grow and stay healthy.
Salads are very popular in Western countries. They're made with lots of fresh vegetables.
·Protein foods
Many people think that only meat and chicken are protein foods. Actually, other foods like fish, eggs and beans have a lot of protein, too. In China and other East Asian countries, people often eat tofu and other bean products. They also drink soy milk. These are all good protein foods.
·Calcium foods
Your body needs calcium to stay healthy. Calcium makes your bones and teeth strong. Milk, cheese and yogurt contain calcium. But did you know that many green vegetables also have a lot of calcium?
Have a balanced diet!
A well-balanced diet includes foods from each food group. Do we need to balance our diet? Of course, we do. A balanced diet will keep you healthy and give you lots of energy!