Major Food Groups and Nutrition

Carbohydrate (starch) and protein

1 slice of bread, 1 cup of ready-to-eat cereal, or ½ cup of cooked rice, pasta, or cereal such as oatmeal

Because they naturally contain more fiber and other various nutrients

<p>Pasta, noodles, and flour tortillas</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Wheat, rice, and oats</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Because it is often used as a vegetable in meals</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To provide recommendations concerning amounts of foods from each group that should be eaten daily</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Grains, dairy products, fruits, vegetables, and protein-rich foods</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The intact, ground, cracked, or flaked seeds of cereal grains such as wheat, buckwheat, oats, corn, rice, wild rice, rye, and barley.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Enrichment replaces some of the nutrients lost during processing, whereas fortification adds any nutrient to food to boost its nutrient content.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Because they are fortified with vitamins A and D, and are good sources of protein, phosphorus, and riboflavin.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Low-fat milk contains 1% fat by weight, whereas whole milk is about 3.25% fat by weight.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Dairy products, especially yogurt and hard cheeses, are excellent sources of protein, calcium, phosphorus, and riboflavin.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Beef, pork, lamb, fish, shellfish, poultry, beans, eggs, nuts, and seeds.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The body absorbs minerals, such as iron and zinc, more easily from animal foods than from plants.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Dry beans and peas, eggs, tofu, nuts, and seeds.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fresh, dried, frozen, sauced, and canned fruit, as well as 100% fruit juice.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They provide essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants necessary for growth, maintenance, and overall health.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>1 cup of fruit or fruit juice, or ½ cup of dried fruit</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Because they contain more dietary fiber</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fresh, cooked, canned, frozen, and dried/dehydrated</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Because the nutritional content of foods within each group often varies widely</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fats from peanuts, walnuts, sunflower seeds, olives, avocados, and some types of fish</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Solid fats, such as beef fat, butter, stick margarine, and shortening, are associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Energy but few or no micronutrients</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To extend their 'shelf life' and prevent spoilage</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Canned carrots</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Their shelf life and preservation methods</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>to extend shelf life and enhance flavor, texture, color, nutritive value, and ease of preparation</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>it requires no preparation other than thawing</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>due to the potential long-term negative health effects, including weight gain and obesity</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>by reading the ingredients' list on the package label</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>the presence of numerous additives not readily available when people prepare foods at home</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>sugar is the cake's first ingredient</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>to make informed decisions about their diet and potential health risks</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>there are no standard definitions as of July 2020</p> Signup and view all the answers