The 5 major food groups are derived from the 2005 change to the "USDA FOOD PYRAMID" that previously listed 6 major groups in increasing value from the top down.
The 5 groups are :
The 6th group is now a narrow band (Fats and Oils) within the Milk and Dairy section.
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The recommended food groups are grouped according to nutritive content. The "Basic Seven" food groups were first listed in 1942, and then reduced to the "Basic Four" food groups in 1956. Later the USDA included 6 of them in its "food pyramid," which was modified in 2005 to stress 5 in greater value and 1 (fats) of lesser value.
The Basic Seven (1942)
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The "5 plus 1" pyramid (2005)
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Grains, Fruits, Vegetables, Meat (protein), Dairy, and Sweets/Oils
Meat and beans, Oils, Grains, Vegetables, Dairy, Fruit,
water, carbohydrate, protein, fat, vitamins, minerals and fibre
grains which include starches, fruits, vegetable's, dariy, oils, and sugars.
Dairy, wheat, sweets, vegetables and fruits... i can't remember the rest. :( grains, fish, milk products, legumes, meat and poultry, veggies fruit, fats
what are the percentages of the 7 main food groups.
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Probably the wheat or wheat products is the main food of America.
A balanced diet needs lots of fibre and carbohydrates. There are 7 main food groups which make up a balanced diet: - Water - Fibre dietary - Carbohydrates - Lipids - Proteins - Minerals - Vitamins
The six main food groups are staples, food from animals, fats and oils, vegetables, legumes, and fruits.
Yes, there are five main food groups. They are grains, fruits, vegetables, protein and dairy.
That depends on the athlete but most athletes stick to the main food groups.
A recipe by different food groups and main dishes
Cheese isn't a main food ingredient because it doesn't have an appeal like other food groups do. It is more like a complimentary food.
they need them to keep healthy?
The four main food groups help you stay healthy and also help with portion control.
7 food groups are as follows, * Protein * Carboydrate * Fat * Vitamins * Minerals * Water * Fibre
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