What Is Healthy Eating?

Healthy Eating means choosing the appropriate amounts of foods from all of the five food groups.

The five food groups and sources are:

1.     Carbohydrates (potatoes, rice, pasta, bread,     etc)
2.     Protein (chicken/meat, fish, eggs, lentils,     beans, etc)
3.     Fruit and Vegetables (bananas, apples,     carrots, cauliflower, etc)
4.     Milk and Dairy (milk, cheese, yoghurt, dairy     alternatives, etc)
5.     Foods Containing Fat and Sugar (cakes, crisps,     biscuits, fizzy drinks, etc)

A healthy balanced diet contains a variety of types of food, including all the five food groups mentioned above. This helps reduce risks of diseases such as heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and combats obesity. Regular physical activity also improves your health.

The five food groups and sources are based on the Eat-Well Plate.