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Food Groups
Food groups are foods sorted by certain nutritional and physical aspects. The groups are used as a guide for nutritional tracking.
1,083 Questions
What year was the food pyramid introduced?
The first food pyramid from the USDA was released in 1992. In 1994 the Nutrition Labeling and Education act was passed, which required every food in grocery stores to have a nutrition label. This act made it easy to follow the food pyramid's recommendations.
What are the five food groups and their purpose?
- Grains are wheat, cereal, and bread;
they give carbohydrates.
- Fruits are apples, bananas, grapes, etc.
They give us vitamins and minerals.
- Vegetables are carrots, lettuce, and onions, etc.
They also give us vitamins and vegetables.
- Dairy is milk, cheese, and yogurt
They provide calcium.
- Meats and beans are beef, pork, and beans, etc.
They provide protein.
- Extras are junk food like chips, chocolate, etc. They make us fat.
It is important to have a balanced diet. (Don't ask me why)
How does the 5 food groups contribute to growth and development?
Fruit, Vegatables, meat, fish, Dairy Products
Which food in the pyramid should make up the largest part of the diet?
The rice and grains group (with bread and the like).
What is the best food group you can have?
Since some food from each food group is necessary for good nutrition, there is no "best" food group.
Which food group do you need the least?
According to the newest food pyramid put out by the USDA, you should eat the least amount of food from the oils group.
What food group is vinegar in?
Vinegar cannot accurately and absolutely be bound to any food group. There are many different types, and the few that can be classified would most likely fall into different categories. Oil would be a good way to classify them, but not entirely correct.
Is fruit the most important food group?
Fruit is not the most important food group. Grain is the most important food group.
What food group does salt belong to?
Actually fats has its own food group, people don't usually refer to it as much, but it is the oils food group (which includes food like frosting, mayonaise, butter, etc). Otherwise in the other five major food group (vegetables, fruits, meats and beans, grains, and dairy) meat and beans would have the most fats in its products.
Are eggs and meat in the same food group?
No, it is a protein. It can be considered a meat. But because the eggs are not fertilized, the egg will never produce a real chicken or bird. Technically it is just a protein but people refer to it as a meat.
What happens if you eat expired tomato sauce?
It depends on how expired the mayo is. If it is 2-5 days expired you should be fine. If it is 1-2 weeks expired you might get sick. I have the solution though. DON'T EAT EXPIRED MAYO! ALWAYS CHECK THE EXPIRATION! Another later ANS: GET SICK? What does that scare tactic mean? Just think for yourself. Keep the opened mayo in the cool fridge like the label always instructs. I have used mayo waaayyy past the printed expiry date and never had any bad physical reactions, and saved some hard earned $. "Sell by" dates DO NOT mean it is now spoiled rotten and totally uneatable. "Sell by" means only food store shelf life. If you own it and forgot to eat eat it: Judge by looking at it, smelling it, and tasting it... how hard is that?
What was Andrew Johnson second job?
He was the VP under Lincoln during the civil war. Became president when Lincoln died and served in the senate.
Which food groups should be limited as part of a healthy diet?
Added Sugars: Foods and beverages with high amounts of added sugars, such as sugary drinks, sweets, desserts, pastries, and processed snacks, should be limited. Excessive sugar intake has been associated with various health issues, including obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.
Sodium (Salt): High levels of sodium can be found in processed and packaged foods, fast food, canned soups, and certain condiments. Consuming excessive amounts of sodium can contribute to high blood pressure and increase the risk of cardiovascular problems. It's important to read food labels and choose low-sodium options whenever possible.
Saturated and Trans Fats: Saturated fats are primarily found in animal products like fatty cuts of meat, full-fat dairy products, butter, and tropical oils (coconut and palm oil). Trans fats are often found in fried foods, baked goods, and processed snacks. These fats can raise cholesterol levels and increase the risk of heart disease. It's recommended to limit the consumption of foods high in saturated and trans fats.
Highly Processed Foods: Foods that are heavily processed and contain artificial additives, preservatives, and refined ingredients should be limited. These include fast food, frozen meals, sugary cereals, and pre-packaged snacks. Opting for whole, minimally processed foods is generally a healthier choice.
Alcohol: While moderate alcohol consumption can be a part of some people's lives, excessive alcohol intake can have negative health effects. It's advised to consume alcohol in moderation or avoid it altogether.
Does Ice cubes gum have pork in it?
Yes it Does. it has Sugar Alcohol.
A sugar alcohol (also known as a polyol,[1] polyhydric alcohol, polyalcohol, or glycitol) is a hydrogenated form of carbohydrate, whose carbonyl group (aldehyde or ketone, reducing sugar) has been reduced to a primary or secondary hydroxyl group (hence the alcohol). Sugar alcohols have the general formula H(HCHO)n+1H, whereas sugars have H(HCHO)nHCO. In commercial foodstuffs sugar alcohols are commonly used in place of table sugar (sucrose), often in combination with high intensity artificial sweeteners to counter the low sweetness. Of these, xylitol is perhaps the most popular due to its similarity to sucrose in visual appearance and sweetness. Sugar alcohols do not contribute to tooth decay.[2][3]
However, consumption of sugar alcohols does affect blood sugar levels. Sugar alcohols may also cause bloating and diarrhea when consumed in excessive amounts.[4]
Some common sugar alcohols:
- Methanol (1-carbon)
- Glycol (2-carbon)
- Glycerol (3-carbon)
- Erythritol (4-carbon)
- Threitol (4-carbon)
- Arabitol (5-carbon)
- Xylitol (5-carbon)
- Ribitol (5-carbon)
- Mannitol (6-carbon)
- Sorbitol (6-carbon)
- Galactitol (6-carbon)
- Iditol (6-carbon)
- Inositol (6-carbon; a cyclic sugar alcohol)
- Volemitol (7-carbon)
- Isomalt (12-carbon)
- Maltitol (12-carbon)
- Lactitol (12-carbon)
- Polyglycitol
Both disaccharides and monosaccharides can form sugar alcohols; however, sugar alcohols derived from disaccharides (e.g. maltitol and lactitol) are not entirely hydrogenated because only one aldehyde group is available for reduction.
The simplest sugar alcohols, ethylene glycol and methanol, are sweet but notoriously toxic chemicals used in antifreeze. The more complex sugar alcohols are for the most part nontoxic.
