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Food Groups
Which food group each food belongs to and why each group matters.
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- AppleFoodFruit
- BananaFoodFruit
- OrangeFoodFruit
- StrawberriesFoodFruit
- GrapesFoodFruit
- RaisinsFoodFruit (dried)
- WatermelonFoodFruit
- BlueberriesFoodFruit
- CarrotFoodVegetable
- BroccoliFoodVegetable
- SpinachFoodVegetable
- Corn on the cobFoodVegetable (starchy)
- PotatoFoodVegetable (starchy)
- TomatoFoodBotanically a fruit, counted as a vegetable in nutrition
- LettuceFoodVegetable
- PeasFoodVegetable
- Bell pepperFoodVegetable
- BreadFoodGrains
- RiceFoodGrains
- OatmealFoodGrains
- PastaFoodGrains
- TortillaFoodGrains
- CerealFoodGrains
- PopcornFoodGrains (whole grain)
- ChickenFoodProtein
- BeefFoodProtein
- FishFoodProtein
- EggsFoodProtein
- BeansFoodProtein (also vegetable group)
- Peanut butterFoodProtein
- TofuFoodProtein
- AlmondsFoodProtein (nuts)
- LentilsFoodProtein (also vegetable group)
- MilkFoodDairy
- CheeseFoodDairy
- YogurtFoodDairy
- Fortified soy milkFoodDairy group alternative
- ButterFoodFats and oils; not in the dairy group
- Olive oilFoodOils
- CandyFoodExtra: eat only sometimes
- SodaFoodExtra: eat only sometimes
- ChipsFoodExtra: eat only sometimes
- What does MyPlate show?FoodA plate divided into fruits, vegetables, grains, protein and dairy
- How much of your plate should be fruits and vegetables?FoodAbout half
- Why eat grains?FoodThey give energy and fiber
- Why eat fruits?FoodThey give vitamins, fiber and natural sugar
- Why eat vegetables?FoodThey give vitamins, minerals and fiber
- Why eat protein foods?FoodThey help build and repair the body
- Why eat dairy?FoodIt gives calcium for strong bones and teeth
- Go, Grow, Glow foodsFoodGo: energy foods; Grow: body-building foods; Glow: protective foods
- What did the Food Guide Pyramid get replaced with?FoodMyPlate, in 2011
- Whole grain bread vs white breadFoodWhole grain has more fiber and nutrients
- Frozen vegetablesFoodCount as vegetables and keep their nutrients
- 100 percent fruit juiceFoodCounts as fruit but has less fiber than whole fruit
- Which group do nuts belong to?FoodProtein
- Which group does ice cream belong to?FoodDairy-based but a treat with added sugar
- Which group is rice in?FoodGrains
- Which group is cottage cheese in?FoodDairy
- Which group is salmon in?FoodProtein
- Which group is cucumber in?FoodVegetable
- Which group is a pear in?FoodFruit
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