Healthy Eating

HEALTHYEATING

The Five Food Groups: GRAINS FRUIT VEGGIES DAIRY PROTEIN

Fruit:Fruits can provide the body with Vitamin C and Potassium, which can help repair tissues and lowers blood pressure.

Daily Intake for Teens:Grains - 7 Servings a dayVegetables - 5 1/2 for boys, 5 for girlsFruit - 2 Servings a day

Grains:Grains give carbohydrates and fibre, giving you energy and helps to prevent diseases like heart disease.

Vegetables:Veggies can give Folate and Vitamin A, which can help develop organs and create red blood cells for the body.

Dairy:Dairy can provide you with Calcium and Vitamin D, which strengthens your bones and teeth.

Protein:Proteins like meat, eggs and nuts provide you with fat and amino acids that builds cells for your body.