Nutrition

Food groups categorise foods by their main nutrients. A healthy diet includes appropriate amounts from each group.

A balanced diet provides the right amounts of all nutrients needed for health, energy, and growth without excess of any harmful component.

Macronutrients — carbohydrates, proteins, and fats — are the three main groups of nutrients needed in large amounts to provide energy and support body growth and repair.

Vitamins and minerals are micronutrients needed in small amounts to support vital body processes, from bone formation to immune function.