food group

food group

Nutrition A family of foods in the diet. See Balanced diet, Essential dietary component, Food pyramid, Four food groups, Mineral, Vitamin.

Food groups

Carbohydrates Bread, cereal, rice, oats, pastas

Citrus fruits Grapefruits, lemons, melon, oranges, papaya, strawberries, tomatoes

Dairy products Cheese, milk, yoghurt

Fats Butter, margarine, fish or vegetable oil, animal fat

Green/yellow vegetables Brussel sprouts, cabbage, carrots, celery, green beans, kale, spinach

High protein foods Eggs, fish, legumes, meat, nuts, poultry

Other fruits & vegetables Apples, bananas, grapes, pineapples; beets, potatoes

Yellow vegetables Carrots, corn, cauliflower