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FOOD GROUPS

FOOD GROUPS. Food Groups. What is a food group? It is a category of foods that contain similar nutrients. What are the different food groups? Grains Vegetables Fruits Milk Meats and Beans Oils. But how do I know how much I should eat from each food group?

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FOOD GROUPS

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  1. FOOD GROUPS

  2. Food Groups • What is a food group? • It is a category of foods that contain similar nutrients. • What are the different food groups? • Grains • Vegetables • Fruits • Milk • Meats and Beans • Oils

  3. But how do I know how much I should eat from each food group? • Each group has a different recommended serving size depending on your age, size, sex, and level of physical activity. • Why is eating from different groups good for me? • It supplies your body with all the nutrients and energy that allow you to grow, do everyday activities, and help make your body healthy.

  4. And a healthier body means a beautiful you.So who doesn’t want to be healthy?Let’s get started…

  5. Grains • You should eat at least 3 oz of grains a day • Examples: Whole-grain breads, crackers, rice, pasta • Grains are good sources of vitamins, minerals, and complex carbohydrates. • They also supply the body with fiber, iron, and vitamin B.

  6. Grains Tips There are two types of grains: whole-grains and refined grains. Look for whole-grains, because they have not been milled and have natural fiber, iron, and B vitamins. Refined grains generally have these essential components put back in after the milling process.

  7. Vegetables • You should consume about 2 and a 1/2 cups of vegetables each day • Ex: Broccoli, spinach, carrots, sweet potatoes, and peas • They are low in fat and calories, too. • Vegetables are good sources of vitamins A and C, along with minerals also.

  8. Vegetables Tips There are 5 subgroups in the vegetables group. They include: Dark green vegetables Orange vegetables Dry beans and peas Starchy vegetables Other Try to include vegetables from each subgroup, such as spinach as a dark green vegetable, pinto beans from dry beans and peas, and celery from other.

  9. Fruits • You need about 2 cups of fruits everyday • Ex: Strawberries, bananas, oranges, and pomegranates • Like vegetables, fruits are low in fat and are good sources of vitamins A and C. Fruits are also excellent sources of potassium and carbohydrates.

  10. Fruit Tips Remember, not every product that has “fruit” in it counts as a serving of fruit. So, you should look for 100% fruit juices instead of sugar water with artificial fruit flavoring in it.

  11. MILK • You need to consume three cups a day of milk, yogurt, or other dairy products • These foods are good sources of calcium and protein • There are also low fat alternatives to usual milk that help lower fat intake • There are also many other lactose free products for those who choose not to drink milk, but still need their calcium.

  12. MeatsandBeans • You need to consume at least 5 ½ oz everyday from the food group that includes meat, poultry, eggs, fish beans, peas, nuts and seeds. • These foods are good sources of vitamin B, iron and zinc. • It is good to grill, broil, or bake foods instead of frying them

  13. Oil! • Most teens need to consume 5 teaspoons of oil per day of oils • Oils are found in nuts, fish, cooking oil and salad dressings • Oils provide fatty acids and vitamin E • Oils tend to raise “bad” cholesterol levels in the blood and increase the risk for heart disease.

  14. General A good rule of thumb for the food groups is to have a variety of colors on your plate during a meal.

  15. Questions Grains are great sources of _______? • Fiber b. Iron c. Calcium d. All of the above e. Only (a) and (b) How much food should you eat from the meats and beans food group? • 5 ½ oz b. 3 oz c. 2 oz d. 4 oz When comparing foods with Vitamins A and C, cold is to chilly, as ____ is to ______. • Vegetables: meats and beans b. Oil: fruits c. Milk: vegetables d. Vegetables: fruits

  16. WORKS CITED • http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Rsxv2CE8SXU/S1OYqIkdQGI/AAAAAAAAAzc/sge2QLXZBXo/s400/olive_oil.jpg (oil picture) • http://www.food-faq.net/food/food-pyramid1.jpg (food pyramid) • Clip Art Health and Wellness. Glencoe, McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. 2008. Print. http://farm1.static.flickr.com/143/330178450_82869b66d6_b.jpg Picture of Bread http://groovyvegetarian.com/files/2007/11/broccoli.jpg Picture of Broccoli

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