Eat well to live well - English - HE2653
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Every food has a different job in your body. This is why it is important to eat a variety of foods every day for wellbeing.
Health and protective foods are fresh, frozen, or canned fruit and vegetables.
They have fibre, minerals, and vitamins, including:
- GREEN
Folate - to help your body make new cells
- PURPLE & BLUE
Anti-oxidants - for your brain
- ORANGE
Vitamin A - to help your eyesight
- RED
Lycopene - to help keep your heart strong
- YELLOW
Vitamin C - to help heal your body
Building foods are meat, fish, and dairy foods.
- IRON
For immunity and energy - PROTEIN
For growth and repair - CALCIUM
For strong teeth and bones
Energy foods give your body carbohydrates so you have energy to do everything that you need and love to do.