Human Nutrition 3(3+0)

Lesson 4 : Concept of Balanced Diet, Basic Food Groups Characteristics and their Contribution to the Diet

4- food group plan

Table: The 4 – food group plan and the nutrients in them

S.No.	The 4- Food Group	Nutrients Contributed
1.	Cereals, millets and other cereal products Whole grain, enriched, restored.	Thiamine, Niacin, Riboflavin, Iron, Carbohydrate and Cellulose.
2.	Meat, fish, nuts, oil seeds, legumes and pulses Beef, veal, pork, lamb, poultry, fish, eggs, dry beans, peas and nuts.	Proteins, Phosphorus, Iron and B-Vitamins.
3.	Vegetables and Fruits	Vitamins, minerals and cellulose.
4.	Milk and milk products Milk, yoghurt, curd, cheese and ice cream (Cheese and ice cream can replace part of the milk).	Calcium, phosphorus, proteins and vitamins.