After this lesson, the learner should be able to:

• Use a mnemonic to list the four main food groups 
• Name the functions of carbohydrates and give examples of carbohydrates 
• Name the functions of proteins and give examples of proteins 
• Name the functions of fats and oils and give examples of fats and oils
• Name the functions of vitamins and minerals and give examples of vitamins and minerals 
• Explain why it is important to eat foods from the four food groups 
• Distinguish between good fats and bad fats 
• Group foods into the four main food groups according to the nutrients they contain
• Determine the nutritional value of foods by looking at the labels on the packaging