Food Groups and Their Nutrients

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Questions and Answers

What is the primary nutrient supplied by starchy tubers?

Protein

Vitamins

Carbohydrate (correct)

Fats

Which group of vegetables is known to supply vitamins and minerals?

Starchy vegetables

None of these

Root vegetables

Leafy vegetables (correct)

What major nutrient is predominantly found in fruits?

Dietary fiber (correct)

Fats

Carbohydrates

Protein

Which of the following nutrients is NOT commonly supplied by meat and poultry?

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What nutrient is primarily supplied by eggs?

Protein Signup and view all the answers

What is the main benefit of consuming foods from various food groups?

To ensure a balanced intake of nutrients Signup and view all the answers

Which nutrient is primarily supplied by legumes and their products?

Protein Signup and view all the answers

Which statement correctly represents a healthy food choice?

A choice that involves multiple food groups providing various nutrients Signup and view all the answers

What is a key component of the food log assignment?

Tracking the food groups associated with each meal Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant nutrient found in milk and milk products?

Vitamin B12 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a major nutrient supplied by nuts and seeds?

Protein Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to record the weight of total foods and drinks consumed per meal?

To assess portion sizes for future reference Signup and view all the answers

What type of nutrient is primarily provided by sweets?

Simple carbohydrates Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of calculating total calories from each meal in the food log assignment?

To track daily energy intake and manage weight Signup and view all the answers

What type of oils are primarily supplied by using palm oil and vegetable oils?

Lipids Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of classifying foods into groups?

To aid in making healthy dietary choices. Signup and view all the answers

Which nutrient is primarily supplied by cereals?

Carbohydrate Signup and view all the answers

Which food group includes meat and poultry?

Animal protein group Signup and view all the answers

What type of food is not classified under starchy tubers and roots?

Rice Signup and view all the answers

Why is it stated that no single food supplies all nutrients in the required proportions?

Foods vary widely in nutrient composition. Signup and view all the answers

What nutrient is predominantly found in legumes?

Proteins Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered a food group based on the West Africa Food Composition Table?

Dairy Alternatives Signup and view all the answers

Which nutrient is supplied by nuts and seeds?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Food Groups and Their Nutrients

The presentation introduces the concept of food groups, explaining it as a system for categorizing foods based on their nutrient composition.
Foods with similar types or amounts of nutrients are grouped together.
Foods in the same group often share similar biological properties.
Several nutrients are needed by the body in varying amounts to maintain good health.
No single food can provide all necessary nutrients in the required proportions and quantities ensuring optimum health.
Classifying foods into groups offers a simple guide to making healthy dietary choices.

Learning Objectives

Students will be able to explain the food group concept and the principles behind categorizing foods into groups.
Students will be able to describe the different food groups and the major nutrients they supply.
Students will be able to categorize different foods into their respective food groups.

Food Group Classification

Various food classification systems exist, each tailored for a particular purpose.
The presentation will use the classification from the West Africa Food Composition Table (WFCT).
The WFCT contains 13 food groups and details the nutrients each group supplies.

Specific Food Groups

Cereals: Include rice, maize, wheat, millet etc and provide carbohydrates, some protein, and B-vitamins, as well as dietary fibre.
Starchy Tubers and Roots: Include yam, cassava, potatoes, cocoyam, plantain, gari, amala, and fufu, which are important sources of carbohydrates and dietary fiber.
Vegetables: Categorized into leafy vegetables (spinach, bitter leaf, waterleaf, etc.) and non-leafy vegetables (tomatoes, okro, garden eggs, cucumbers, onions, peppers, carrots, etc.) and offer vitamins, minerals, and dietary fibre.
Fruits: Include oranges, bananas, watermelon, pineapples, apples, tangerines, grapes, mangoes and are a source of vitamins, minerals, and dietary fibre.
Meat and Poultry: Includes beef, mutton, liver, kidney, chicken, turkey, pork, and sausages. These are excellent sources of protein, fat, vitamins, minerals including calcium, zinc, iron, and folate.
Eggs: Include chicken eggs, guinea fowl eggs, quail eggs, and turkey eggs and are rich in protein and B-vitamins
Fish and other seafood: Include catfish, mackerel, Hake, Croaker, crab, prawns and provide protein, calcium, B-vitamins, and iron.
Legumes: Include cowpea, soybeans, peas, and kidney beans and offer protein and some carbohydrate.
Nuts and Seeds: Including peanuts, bambara nuts, melon seeds, sesame seeds, flaxseeds, chia seeds, cashew nuts, and almonds. These are a source of protein and some carbohydrate.
Milk and Products: Include cow's milk, goat's milk, sheep's milk, yoghurt, and cheese and supply protein, calcium, vitamins (B2, B12, D), magnesium, and potassium.
Oils and Fats: Include butter, margarine, salad dressings, palm oil, groundnut oil, soybean oil, and canola oil, These provide lipids and specific vitamins (A, E, and D), especially in fortified varieties.
Sweets: Include cakes, doughnuts, cookies, biscuits, chocolates, candies, jellies, sugar, honey, and ice cream and primarily comprise simple carbohydrates, saturated, trans fat
Beverages: Include water, tea, coffee, cocoa drinks, alcoholic drinks, and juices and offer a range of vitamins and minerals,

Healthy Dietary Choices

Eating a variety of foods from different food groups is crucial for meeting nutrient needs.
A healthy food choice involves incorporating foods from multiple food groups to supply various nutrients.

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Description

This quiz explores the concept of food groups and their classification based on nutrient composition. Students will learn about the different food groups, the major nutrients they supply, and how to categorize various foods. Understanding these classifications is essential for making informed dietary choices for optimal health.