The eatwell plate is used to show the different types of foods commonly eaten and the proportions that are recommended to achieve a healthy, balanced diet. No single food provides all the nutrients we need, so it is important to include a wide variety of foods in the diet.

The eatwell plate is split into five food groups:

• fruit and vegetables;
• bread, rice, potatoes, pasta and other starchy foods;
• milk and dairy foods;
• meat, fish, eggs, beans and non-dairy sources of protein;
• foods and drinks high in fat and/or sugar.