ESSENTIAL FOOD GROUPS:
1. MILK GROUP:
Milk and its Products Supply: Calcium, Protein, fat and Vitamin D and B2.
2. MEAT GROUP
All meats, fishes, eggs, cheese etc. Supply: Major Source of Protein, Vitamins B1, B2, B5, B7, B9, B12 & D Choline and iron—Minerals Also Seafood Supply iodine & Liver—Vitamin A.
3. VEGETABLE GROUP
All type, dark green and deep Yellow Supply: Vitamins A, B9, C, E and K. Minerals iron, Sodium, Potassium and Magnesium. They also form a source of Carbohydrate energy.
4. FRUIT GROUP
Provide Vitamin-C and Vitamin A. Minerals sodium, Potassium & Magnessium. Fruits also provide Carbohydrate energy.
5. BREAD GROUP
All cereals, beans and breads etc. Carbohydrate energy Sources, they do supply Protein, Vitamins B1, B2, B5, B6, K, Choline and Minerals Sodium, Potassium, Magnessium and iron.
