Carbohydrate To provide energy Cereals, bread, pasta and potatoes
Protein For growth and repair Fish, meat, eggs and dairy products
Fat To provide energy. Also to store energy in the body and insulate it against the cold Butter, oil and nuts
Minerals Needed in small amounts to maintain health Salt, milk (for calcium) and liver (for iron)
Vitamins Needed in small amounts to maintain health Dairy foods, fruit, vegetables
Fibre To provide roughage to help to keep the food moving through the gut Vegetables, bran
Water Needed for cells and body fluids Fruit juice, milk, water
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