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Vitamin D is essential for bone and muscle health.

Your body needs lots of different nutrients to stay healthy. That means eating a variety of foods from each of the main food groups.

Fruit and vegetables are an essential part of a healthy diet. In general, the more you can eat the better.

Starchy foods like potatoes, bread, rice and pasta are rich in vitamins and minerals. They are a good source of fibre and are the best energy providers for your body.

These foods are rich in protein and provide other very important vitamins and minerals such as iron. Choose a variety of different foods from this group.

Dairy foods are a great source of calcium, protein and vitamins.

We all need some fats in our diet to stay healthy. They provide energy and some vitamins. Eating too much or the wrong types of fat, can be unhealthy.

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A delicious roast vegetable pasta recipe that is perfect for the whole family! This dish also counts towards 3 of your 5-a-day, a great way to encourage the kids to eat more vegetables. Not only that, but this dish is low in fat and sugar.

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