Healthy eating

What is healthy eating?

Healthy eating is when you eat different types of food

that help your body.

We need to pay attention to the type of food that we eat as

it influences our lives.

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To know what type of food you need to eat, people have invented food groups.

Whole grains help your heart and give you energy. Try whole-grain breads and crackers, oatmeal and plain popcorn.

Fruits and vegetables help your heart, eyes, skin and teeth. Try apples, oranges, grapes, carrots, broccoli and peppers.

Dairy foods build strong bones and teeth. Try low-fat milk, yogurt and cheese.

Meat and beans build strong muscles. Try fish, chicken, kidney bean, Lima beans and nuts.

It is perfectly fine to eat a little bit of unhealthy food. However, eating too many fats and sugars can make us overweight and not feel good.

Carbohydrates----for energy

Proteins----for growth and repair

Fruits and vegetables----for vitamins and minerals

Dairy----for strong bones and teeth