The human body needs a balanced diet to work properly. Good health involves drinking enough water and eating the right amount of foods from the different food groups: Carbohydrates give us energy.

A balanced diet contains the correct amount of all food groups. The food groups are: carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, vitamins, minerals, dietary fibre and water. Each food group has its own role ...

A balanced diet, comprising all essential vitamins, nutrients and food groups, is key to maintaining good health and that ...