BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

Detailed explanation-1: -What does the Eatwell Plate contain? It’s made up of 5 sections, one for each food group. The largest food groups are ‘fruit and vegetables’ (green section) and ‘potatoes, bread, rice, pasta and other starchy carbohydrates’ (yellow section).

Detailed explanation-2: -5.3 Segment proportions potatoes, bread, rice, pasta and other starchy carbohydrate foods: 38 % fruit and vegetables: 40 % dairy and alternatives: 8% beans, pulses, fish, eggs, meat and other protein: 12 %

Detailed explanation-3: -Starchy foods are a good source of energy and the main source of a range of nutrients in our diet. These foods are good sources of protein, vitamins and minerals.

Detailed explanation-4: -Color-coded sections-green for veggies, red for fruits, orange for grains, purple for protein, and blue for dairy-show at a glance how much of these foods to eat. MyPlate reminds us to: Choose variety: The best meals have a balance of items from different food groups.