FOOD GROUPS

FOOD GROUPS

1. Vegetables

   • low in calories, high in fiber, and with almost all the vitamins and minerals your body needs, vegetables are a nutritional cornerstone
     • Examples: yucca, broccoli cabbages, carrots, etc

2. Fruits

   • Fruits provide nutrients vital for health and maintenance of your body.
     • Examples: Apples, oranges, lemons, pineapples,ect

3. Oils

   • Fats are an essential part of your diet. People use oils almost daily for cooking and for drizzling over salads. While some oils, such as hydrogenated vegetable oil, can contribute to cancer, heart disease and stroke, according to the American Heart Association, others -- such as olive and coconut oils -- can be helpful in the reducing risks of heart disease and diabetes
     • Examples:french fries,salad with olive oil, ect.

4. Dairy

   • Milk and dairy foods are healthy foods and considered nutrient-rich because they serve as good sources of calcium and vitamin D as well as protein and other essential nutrients. They provide phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, and vitamins A, B12, and riboflavin
     • Examples: milk, cheese,ice cream, yogurt,etc.

5. Proteins

   • Your body uses protein to build and repair tissues. You also use protein to make enzymes, hormones, and other body chemicals. Protein is an important building block of bones, muscles, cartilage, skin, and blood.
     • Examples: eggs,pork meat, chicken, meat fish, etc.