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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 do you call items that are made of foods from different food groups?

The food that is made from different food groups are called "Balanced Food".

Eating of balanced food is preferable rather than unplanned meal.

It improves all our health and nutrition and keeps our body fit.

Is butter in the fats food groups?

well i guess it would b in the fat food group bc it dose have a ton of fat

What food group is mustard under?

umm im not entirely sure it does come from a plant so i guesss grain maybe

Why protein is important food group?

It helps with growth and repair of the body

What food group does sweetcorn go in?

Sweet corns falls under the category of carbohydrates, as does pasts, rice, potatoes, wheat, barley, oats and more.

How do you find out what food goes in which food group?

if its a soft kind of food then its a grain. if it his heavy and solid then it is in the groupings of like meat and spinach

What food group does bake fall under?

Not sure if this a loaded question because it is an odd one, however if you are referring to "baked goods" such as sweets, cakes, muffins, cupcakes, pastries etc...then it falls under the Fats, Oils and Sugar group which is at the top of the food pyramid....keeping in mind that the requirement for this "food group" on a daily basis is zero according to the food pyramid.

What food group does beer belong to?

Beer is not usually listed as being part of any food group. When it is, it is in the alcohol food group and recommended only for certain people and for use in moderation.

Information on the 7 food group?

7 food groups are as follows, * Protein * Carboydrate * Fat * Vitamins * Minerals * Water * Fibre

What are the basic food groups in food?

The first 3 food groups provide most of our carbohydrates(energy) in the form of sugars, starches and fiber, as well as most of our vitamins and minerals--ESPECIALLY if you eat fresh fruits and veggies. The second 3 food groups provide most of our fats (some of which are actually necessary to good health) The Meat and dairy groups provide most of our protein And the dairy group provides most of our calcium the 7 food groups are: 1.Fat 2.Water 3.Vitamins and Minerals 4.Fibre 5.Sugar 6.Starch 7.Protein Protein,Starch and Sugar are ALL carbahydrates. without water or food for 3 days you would become very, very ill.
Proteins
Grains
Fruits
Vegetables
Dairy Products
Fats, Oils and Sweets
The food groups are carbohydrates, fats, protein, water, vitamins, minerals and fibre

Why does the food pyramid have a range of servings rather than one number for each category?

The food pyramid has a range of servings in each group due to how every person is different. Not everyone works best with the same amount of servings of the same food groups. This range allows for better interpretation for the variety of nutritional needs for each individual.

What food group is potatoes in?

it is in the fruit group it might sound wierd but its true

What foog group does fat belong too?

Fat belongs to all food groups. It is prevalent in the protein food group as well as fats, oils and sweets.

Food groups:

  1. Bread, rice, potatoes, pasta and other starchy foods
  2. Fruit and vegetables
  3. Milk and dairy foods
  4. Meat, fish, eggs, beans and other non-dairy sources of protein
  5. Foods and drinks high in fat and/or sugar (Usually proceed foods with added fat or sugar)

Fat is sometimes classified as a food group itself.

Fat provides energy and helps in building the body. It is found in animal products: Meat, diary, eggs and fish. And from vegetable products: beans, seeds. nuts

What food group is chili in?

If you are speaking about a "chili," you would find that in the veggie group. If you are speaking about chili as a meal/side dish/what have you--the end product at a chili cook-off, then it might fall into a number of different food groups, depending on what the ingredients are--maybe some veggies, maybe protein--depending on if there is meat present, etc.

What food group is maccaroni and chees?

its in the pasta group but also in the produce group

What food groups do you need the most of?

the food that you need the most of is the Grain food group.

Which two food groups give you energy?

Carbohydrates, such as starch and sugar. These would be found in bread and cakes, breakfast cereals, potatoes, rice, sugar, molasses, energy drinks and so on. Some fat intake would also be converted to energy.

Foods that come from plants?

lots of foods come from plants. i am doing a project, and i have to name 20 things from plants. One of the foods is apples, bananas, strawberries, and lots more!

What is the fifth food group made up of?

all 5-

fruit and veg

meat,fish and beans(protein)

milk and dairy products

stachy foods(Carbs)

fats and sugars

What group is wine on food pyramid guide?

Wine does not belong in any food group. The food pyramid from which many people learn about food groups is not only antiquated but is aimed at children therefore contains no alcoholic beverages.

What food group is gum in?

Gum is in the food group carbohydrates as it contains glycotiens, which are broken down into glycerole and carbo-hydrates as they pass through our digestive system.