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Foods from this group are rich in vitamins, minerals and fibre. Children should be offered these at every meal, and as snacks.

These foods provide calcium for healthy bones and teeth. Offering milk as a drink with meals is an easy way to give your child one of the three daily servings they need.

These foods provide protein and iron for growth and development.

Fats, spreads and oils provide essential fats in your child’s diet but should be used in very small amounts.

The red triangle at the top contains food and drinks that are high in fat, sugar and salt and low in vitamins, minerals or fibre.

Fruit and vegetables are full of vitamins and minerals and are low in calories and fat.

Starchy foods such as wholemeal bread, wholegrain and high-fibre cereals, rice, potatoes and pasta provide energy, fibre and B vitamins.

Dairy foods are important sources of protein, calcium and vitamins A, D and B.

Meat, poultry, fish, eggs, beans and nuts are a source of protein, iron and other important nutrients.

Some fat is needed in our diet to stay healthy.