Learning to plan your menus and shop only for what you need will help you have good food throughout the month. The six types of nutrients in foods and why they are important in the body. The six groups in the Food Guide Pyramid and why you should eat foods from each one. Tips to help you plan a healthy meal. A sample seven-day menu has also been included, along with a shopping list, recipes for most foods on the menu and a list of common serving sizes for different foods.
Food is made of six important nutrients.
Carbohydrate, protein and fat - called macronutrients. Water - Yes, water is a drink, but it is also in most foods. Your body needs water to live, so it is considered a nutrient. Fruit is a good example of a food that has lots of water in it. Water is what makes the fruit so juicy.