Let's Eat!

Mais informações

Characteristics of a healthy forest

por Missy Husemann

Categories of food

por Cecy Chaires

Topic: Internet Cafe

por Andrew Boston

9B Test Biology Hayden S

por Hayden Silbermann

Let's Eat!

Food Groups

Vegetables

EX: Beans, Carrots, Broccoli, Leafy Greens, etc.

Need 1 Cup (raw or cooked) daily

Fruits

EX: Apples, Bananas, Grapes, 100% fruit juices, etc.

Need 1 Cup daily

Source for vitamins, minerals, fiber, phytonutrients, etc.

Dairy

EX: Milk, Cheeses, Yogurt, etc.

Need 1 Cup of Milk or 2 Ounces of Cheese

Source for Vitamin D, Calcium, minerals, etc.

Grains

EX: Cereals, Rice, Pastas, Breads, etc.

Need 1 Ounce Equivalents

Source for vitamins, minerals, fiber, antioxidants, etc.

Proteins

EX: Poultry, Fish, Eggs, Nuts, Seeds, etc.

Need 1 Ounce of Meat, 1 Egg, or 1/2 Ounce of Nuts

Source for macronutrients; Helps create enzymes, hormones, and other chemicals