The Three Basic Food Groups Are Go, Glow and Grow

The three basic food groups are Go,Glow and Grow.
1.GO FOOD GROUP gives our body heat and energy.

Foods rich in carbohydrates and starchy foods such as rice, corn,bread, oatmeal, macaroni, noodles,
potatoes, camote, gabi, cassava and others.
Food rich in sugar are cakes, candies, honey, jam, jellies, molasses and ice cream.
2.GROW FOOD GROUP repairs and build our body cells and tissues. It makes us grow
 Food rich in protein are poultry foods, meat meat products, eggs, milk products, fishes, shrimps,
crabs, mongo, beans, gelatin, soya, bean, peanuts, cereals like rice and corn.
3. GLOW FOOD GROUP regulate and protect our body. Glow foods are rich in minerals and vitamins.
Minerals rich foods are milk, cheese, fish, shellfish, such as oyster and shrimp, mussles, clams,
seaweeds, lobster, anchovies, mongo sprouts, soybeans, soy milk, cashew, peanuts, onions, animal liver,
eggyolk, banana, apple, orange, corn, rice, mollases, greenpeas, beans, lettuce and spinach.
Vitamin rich foods are green leafy vegetables, yellow fruits and vegetables, eggyolk, prunes, liver,
potatoes, mongo sprouts, peanuts, cashew nuts, soybeans, pepper leaves, animal internal organs- such
as heart, liver and kidney; fresh milk, cheese, camote, kangkong, malunngay, fish, avocado, citrus fruits,
guava and codliver oil.
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Foods from the basic food groups provide the nutrients essential for life and growth. These foods are
also known as ‘everyday foods’. Each of the food groups provides a range of nutrients, and all have a
role in helping the body function. In particular, vegetables, legumes and fruit protect against illness and
are essential to a healthy diet.
The basic food groups are:
 breads, cereals, rice, pasta, noodles and other grains
 vegetables and legumes
 fruit
 milk, yoghurt, cheese and/or alternatives
 lean meat, fish, poultry, eggs, nuts and legumes.

A balanced diet includes a variety of foods from each of the five food groups, and offers a range of
different tastes and textures. It is important to choose most of the foods we eat each day from these
food groups.
Children and adolescents need sufficient nutritious foods to grow and develop normally.
 Growth should be checked regularly for young children.
 Physical activity is important for children and adolescents.
Enjoy a wide range of nutritious foods.
 Children and adolescents should be encouraged to:
 eat plenty of vegetables, legumes and fruits
 eat plenty of cereals (including breads, rice, pasta and noodles), preferably wholegrain
 include lean meat, fish, poultry and/or alternatives
 include milks, yoghurts, cheeses and/or alternatives. Reduced-fat milks are not suitable for
children under two years, because of their high energy needs, but reduced-fat varieties should
be encouraged for older children and adolescents
 choose water as a drink and care should be taken to:
 limit saturated fat and moderate total fat intake. Low-fat diets are not suitable for infants
 choose foods low in salt
 consume only moderate amounts of sugars and food
 Breads, cereals, rice, pasta, noodles and other grains Breads, cereals, rice, pasta, noodles and
other grain-based foods provide carbohydrates, which the body uses for energy. The best
choices from this group are wholemeal and wholegrain breads, cereals and savory biscuits.
Other good choices include brown rice, couscous, wholegrain pasta and polenta.
Vegetables, legumes and fruit Fruit and vegetables provide vitamins, minerals and fiber, and
should be included in meals and snacks each day. Choose a variety of fruits, vegetables
and legumes (including different colours, textures and flavors) to provide a wide range of
vitamins and minerals.
Milk, yoghurt, cheese and/or alternatives Plain milk, cheese and yoghurt are the most common
dairy foods, and main dietary sources of calcium. Having enough calcium is important for
healthy bones and teeth.
Milk is not recommended for babies under 12 months, but small amounts in breakfast cereal,
and other dairy products such as yoghurt, custard and cheese, can be given after nine months.
Full-cream plain milk is recommended for children aged one to two years, and reduced-fat plain
milk is suitable for children over the age of two years. If children do not drink cow’s milk, or eat
cow’s milk products, they can have a calcium-fortified soy drink instead. Rice and oat milks are
not recommended and should only be given to children after medical advice.
Lean meat, fish, poultry, eggs, nuts and legumes This group includes red meat (such as beef,
lamb and kangaroo), white meat (such as pork, chicken and turkey), fish and eggs. Non-animal
products in this group include nuts, legumes and tofu. Meat and its alternatives are rich in
protein, iron and zinc, and essential for children’s growth and development. It is best to choose
lean meat and skinless poultry to ensure children’s diets do not contain too much fat.
Vegetarian and vegan eating practices Some families follow vegetarian eating practices. Usually
this means avoiding animal products such as meat, poultry and fish. Many vegetarians still eat
some animal related products such as eggs, milk, cheese and yoghurt.
It is especially important that vegetarians eat a variety of legumes, nuts, seeds and grain-based
foods, to gain the same nutrients that meat, poultry and fish would otherwise provide.
Vegans do not eat any foods that have an animal origin. It is very difficult to meet children’s
nutritional needs with a vegan diet, because the amount of food needed for sufficient nutrients
may be too large for the child to manage. Plan carefully if your family follows a vegan diet, and
consult an Accredited Practicing Dietitian to ensure that your child’s nutritional requirements
are met.
What are 'sometimes foods'?‘Sometimes foods’ are high in fat, sugar and/or salt. They typically
have very little nutritional value and are often processed and packaged. There is no need to
offer sometimes foods to children on a regular basis.
Examples of sometimes foods include:
 chocolate and confectionery
 sweet biscuits, chips and high-fat savory biscuits
 fried foods
 pastry-based foods such as pies, sausage rolls and pasties
 fast food and takeaway foods
 cakes and ice cream

 soft drinks, fruit juice, fruit drinks, cordial, sports drinks, energy drinks, flavored milk and
flavored mineral water.
 s containing added sugars.
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The three basic food groups are Go,Glow and Grow.

1.GO FOOD GROUP gives our body heat and energy.

The basic food groups are:

 breads, cereals, rice, pasta, noodles and other grains

 vegetables and legumes

 milk, yoghurt, cheese and/or alternatives

 lean meat, fish, poultry, eggs, nuts and legumes.

 Growth should be checked regularly for young children.

 Physical activity is important for children and adolescents.

Enjoy a wide range of nutritious foods.

 Children and adolescents should be encouraged to:

 eat plenty of vegetables, legumes and fruits

 include lean meat, fish, poultry and/or alternatives

 choose water as a drink and care should be taken to:

 choose foods low in salt

 consume only moderate amounts of sugars and food

Examples of sometimes foods include:

 chocolate and confectionery

 sweet biscuits, chips and high-fat savory biscuits

 pastry-based foods such as pies, sausage rolls and pasties

 fast food and takeaway foods

 cakes and ice cream

 s containing added sugars.

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