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You need a variety of foods to maintain your health. Choose foods from the four following food groups each day. Eating small amounts of lots of different foods will help provide the range of nutrients your body needs.
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Vegetables and fruit
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Breads and cereal (includes pasta, rice and other grains)
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Milk and milk products
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Meat, seafood, chicken, eggs and legumes
For more information, view the Food for Health pamphlet.
Key healthy eating messages
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Eat a variety of nutritious foods
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Eat less fatty, salty, sugary foods
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Eat more vegetables and fruits
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Aim to maintain a healthy weight throughout life
For more information about healthy eating, visit the Healthy Eating, Health Action (HEHA) website.
The New Zealand Nutrition Foundation also has extensive information on nutrition, visit their website.
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