In this article, you will find:
- Grains and starches
- Vegetables
- Fruits
- Meat and protein
- Dairy, fats, and sugars
Exploring the Food Groups
Grains and starches
Exploring the Food Groups
Besides the wonderful aromas, flavors, and textures that food has, each food group provides varying amounts of diverse nutrients. Each one of the five food groups supplies some, but not all, of the nutrients you need for good health. For this reason, it's key that you eat from each food group every day.Bread, Cereal, Rice, and Pasta Group