Salaam-Adab-NamoshkarBalance of Good Food
A healthy, well balanced diet is about eating the right quantity and variety of foods from each of the main food groups every day.
The balance of good health plate model gives us an idea of the proportion and types of food we need in order to achieve this. It is divided into five main food groups:
Food group
Proportion of
daily food intake
Daily portion allowance
Carbohydrate foods - bread, other cereals and potatoes
33 %
4-5 portions Fruit and vegetables
33%
At least 5 portionsDairy products - milk and dairy foods15%
3 portionsProtein foods- meat, fish and alternatives
12%
2-3 portions Fats and sugars - foods containing fat and foods and drinks containing sugar.
7%
1 portion 
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