How do the 5 food groups affect your body?

Answer 1

We learned this as children--there are four main food groups:

Dairy--for calcium and protein
Protein--for tissue growth and replacement
Fruits and Vegetables--for vitamins and minerals and general health
Grains/Breads--for carbohydrates and energy.

The "four food groups" concept was promoted by the dairy industry to make dairy products seem essential to a healthy diet. Actually, adult mammals do not need milk. In Japan and China milk/dairy products are not part of their traditional diet, and they live longer than Westerners, overall. There is some evidence that excessive dairy products are associated with Allergies and osteoarthritis. Dairy products are not necessary for adults or children past the weaning age. However, moderate amounts of dairy products are a good source of protein and calcium.

Answer 2

The 5 food groups consist of Grains, Fruits and Vegetables, Dairy, Meat and Protein, Fats Oils and Sweets. These are the main food groups that our bodies need to eat to maintain good health. Food is the source of energy that helps our bodies grow and repair itself, and to keep us warm.

Answer 3

* Orange Juice can give people acid reflexes.

*Major sugar intakes can give you less energy.

*High calorie foods can produce more fat bodies.

*If a high amount of carrots are consumed it can give the skin an orange tint.

*A high fiber diet hardens stool.

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Answer 4

It helps body because when you take the all kind of food group your body completes what your body needs if you for example if you just eat fish you cant be healthy arent you so if you eat all the food groups in right amount it can help your body to work good

Answer 5

Foods are categorized into groups according to the nutrients they contain. When you eat the recommended number of servings from each food group, you increase your chances of getting the nutrients you need for good health.

Answer 6

No food or food group can supply the body with all the essential nutrients needed for good health.

Answer 7

No one food or food group can supply all your nutritional needs