The Food Pyramid

Healthy eating means eating a variety of foods that give you the nutrients you need to maintain your health, feel good, and have energy. These nutrients include protein, carbohydrates, fat, water, vitamins, and minerals. The Food Pyramid is an easy way to learn about healthy eating. It comprises five major food groups.

· Grain (6-7 servings) – This food group gives you energy because it contains carbohydrates. Includes breads, cereals, rice and pasta.

· Vegetables (3-5 servings) - Veggies are also great sources of fiber and vitamins. Just remember that darker colored vegetables, like carrots and broccoli, have more nutrients.

· Fruits (2-4 servings) - Fruits are excellent sources of vitamins, especially vitamin C, which heals cuts and keeps skin healthy, and fiber, which helps your digestion. So stock up on fruits - fresh fruit, dried fruit, frozen fruit, canned fruit... they're all good!

· Milk (3-4 servings) - Foods include milk, yogurt and cheese. The key ingredient is calcium, which builds strong teeth and bones.

· Meat (2-3 servings) - Foods include meat (beef, chicken, turkey, fish, pork but not bacon), beans and nuts. This group provides iron and protein, which gives you strong muscles.

· Products from other categories such as sweets, oil, fats must be limited, you’d better eat them in small amounts and only occasionally.

Section 2 Listening

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