The table below summarizes what food are meat and meat alternatives, the main nutrients in this food group and their main functions.
| Food |
Nutrients |
Functions |
|
Red meat: lamb, mutton, beef
White meat: chicken, pork, fish, eggs, ham, nuts, beans, soya, dried peas and lentils, biltong. |
Protein |
Build and repair
Protein are the building blocks of your body. |
|
Carbohydrates |
Nutrient that gives energy
Like cars need fuel to move, you need energy to do your daily activities! |
|
Vitamins |
Regulate and protect
Your body has soldiers called antibodies that help you fight off infections and diseases. |
|
Minerals |
Regulate and protect
Your body has soldiers called antibodies that help you fight off infections and diseases. |
Handy Tips:
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Try to eat red meat (lamb, mutton and beef) twice a week to give your body all the iron it needs.
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Fish can give your body the important essential oils that your body needs to be healthy.
You need to eat 2 - 3 servings of meat and meat alternatives everyday!