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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.

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What is a key change in the MyPlate servings guide over the old Food Guide Pyramid?

A key change in the MyPlate servings guide compared to the old Food Guide Pyramid is the emphasis on a visual representation of food proportions rather than a hierarchical structure. MyPlate uses a plate graphic to show the recommended distribution of food groups—fruits, vegetables, grains, and proteins—encouraging a balanced diet. This shift promotes a more straightforward understanding of portion sizes and the importance of including a variety of food groups in meals.

What word does not belong in the group with the other words Oil Orange Month Oriole?

The word that does not belong in the group is "Month." The other words—Oil, Orange, and Oriole—are all related to color or nature, while "Month" pertains to time.

What food group is mustuard?

Mustard is a condiment so it would be used in moderation, at the top of the pyramid. It does not have much nutritional value.

What food group to which almonds belong.?

Almonds are nuts belonging to the protein food group, along with meat, poultry, fish, beans and eggs.

What word doesn't belong to this group?

Penny is the answer, the rest are types of currencies.

What food group is silverbeet in?

Silverbeet, also known as chard or Swiss chard, is a leafy green vegetable.

What nutrients does the fruit food group provide?

The main nutrient from the cereals group is fibre and others are vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates and dietary fibre. From the vegetables and legumes group you can receive vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates and dietary fibre. The fruit group is a good source of vitamins( including vitamin c and folate), carbohydrates mostly in the form of natural sugars and fibre of which the richest source can be found in the skin of the fruit. The dairy group is rich in calcium and also provides protein, riboflavin and vitamin B12. The last group is meat and it provides iron and zinc, the main one being iron.

Which food group does the snail belong to?

Snails, or escargot, belong in the protein food group.

How come beer is not considered a food group?

It's not essential nutrition. It might be classified as "grains" but is not a food group in itself.