Food Group What they do for you Where you find them Carbohydrates Give you energy Sugary and starchy foods like potatoes, rice, cereals, pasta, bread and some fruit and vegetables Proteins Help your body grow and repair itself Meats, poultry, fish, dairy products, eggs and beans Fats Provide energy and help in building Dairy products, red meats, some poultry and fish Fibre Helps you digest your food Foods like cereals, fruit, bread and vegetables Minerals Iron is good for the blood                 Calcium is good for your bones        Magnesium is good for your nerves Minerals are in lots of foods but are especially in fresh fruit and vegetables Vitamins e.g. vitamin A, B, C, D, E   Good for keeping your body healthy. They are good for your skin, bones and teeth. Mostly found in dairy products (milk, eggs and butter), fresh fruit and vegetables