All foods provide energy and a mixture of nutrients. If you eat a wide variety of foods, you should get all the nutrients your body needs. Protein Protein is needed for growth of body tissue, wound healing and muscle strength. Good sources are meat, poultry, fish, eggs, milk, cheese, yoghurt and pulses, such as baked beans or lentils. Fats Fat contain energy and some vitamins and minerals.
Good sources are butter, margarine, oil and cream.
Good sources of starch are cereals, bread, potatoes, rice and pasta. Sugars are pure energy. Good sources of sugars are sugar, glucose, honey and sweets. Good sources are wholemeal bread, wholegrain cereals, such as bran flakes or Weetabix, pulses, such as baked beans or lentils, fruit and vegetables. Vitamins and minerals Vitamins and minerals are essential for good general health and are found in a wide range of foods.