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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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The 7 main food groups what are they used for and were can you find them?

The main groups are:

  1. Minerals: which are used for Calcium- Bones Pottassium and Sodium- for nerves Iron-blood and these are found in salt, dairy products and red meat.
  2. Water: Chemical reaction and endocrine system and these are found in fruits, and drinks.
  3. Fats: insulation, energy store these are found in meats, lard, oils and butter
  4. Protein: Repair and growth found in: meat, soyas, lentils, fish and nuts
  5. Carbohydrates: energy found in sugars, cakes, biscuits, fruit, pasta, potatoes, rice
  6. Vitamins: Specific jobs such as- vitamin C is used for the immune system these are found in fruit, vegetables, the sun
  7. Fibre: digestive and excretory system found in cereals and bread.

What are the three major food groups?

There are six; [1] cereal, grains, whole wheat, and pasta 6-11 servings [2] vegetable 3-6 servings [3] fruit 3-5 servings [4] milk, yogurt, and cheese group 2-3 servings [5] meat, poultry fish, dry beans, and nut 2-4 servings [5] fats, oils, and sweets. [EAT SPARINGLY!!!]

-Bayby2u-

p.s. I don't think I got them in the order correctly or servings correct [I know I got the cereal, grains, whole wheat and 6-11 servings + fruit 3-5 servings correct.] Note: this is on a daily basis, not lifelong.

What basic food group is amylase capable of digesting?

The basic food group that amylase capable of digesting is protein, and the lipase is lipids The basic food group that amylase capable of digesting is protein, and the lipase is lipids

What are the 5 food groups called?

The 5 food groups are:

*Carbohydrates- Bread, pasta, flour, potatoes, breakfast cereals.

*Dairy- Cheese, milk, eggs, yogurt.

*Sugars and Fats- Biscuits, cake, fast food, most carbonated drinks, ice cream.

*Protein- Meat, fish, Quorn, eggs, poultry.

* 5 a day- Fruits, Vegetables.

Where of the six food groups does ackee belong?

It is known as the "national fruit of Jamaica" according to the attached Wikipedia article. If you have one in your possession and plan on using it in a dish, please read the Related Links below. Not all of the fruit is edible and there are a few precautions that should be taken in selecting and preparing the fruit to prevent a specific illness.

What are the Names of six food groups?

carbohydrate , fat , proteins , fibre , vitamin , mineral .

What food group do chitterlings belong in?

Chitterlings (also called chitlins) are the small intestines of pigs. They are usually fried or steamed. They are in the meat food group.

What are the basic seven food groups?

protien, carbohydrate, vitamins and minerals, fibre, water, fruit and veg., fat.

The USDA Basic Seven Food Guide (1943-1955) lists:

1. Milk

2. Vegetables

3. Fruit

4. Eggs

5. Meat, Cheese, Fish, Poultry

6. Cereal and Bread

7. Butter

Meat fish poultry oils dairy and nuts are examaples of?

Meat, fish, poultry, oils, dairy, and nuts are examples of foods with protein.

What food group is needed for growth and repair?

protein
Nuts, or fish. I'm not really sure but I'm doing SCIENCE 8 right now with MCGRAW-HILLS book. And those are one of the choices.

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Proteins

Food group containing eggs or beans?

Eggs and beans belong in the protein food group, with meats, fish and nuts.

Food pyramid for 13 year old girls?

The food pyramid consists of six basic food groups: grains, fruits, vegetables, dairy, protein, and fats/oils.

How many serving of each food group do you need?

Dairy- 14 servings

Protein- 10 servings

Veggies- 2 servings

Fruits- 1 serving

Grains- 11 servings

Oils and fats- 9 servings
You must have 6 or more portions of food a day from the carbohydrates group (bread, potatoes and cereal group), 5 or more portions of fruit and vegetables, 3 portions of food from the dairy group (milk, cheese and yogurt), 2 portions from the meat or protein group and eat food from the sweet, cake and oils group (fat) sparingly I hope that answered your question.

What food group is canola in?

Canola oil would be in the vegetable group but some people would say it's not classified as a food really.

What food group does a sardine belong to?

Sardines are a species of fish and so belong in the Meat group (which includes fish).