Food Groups, Nutrition - Biology - Lecture Slides, Slides of Biology

Download Food Groups, Nutrition - Biology - Lecture Slides and more Slides Biology in PDF only on Docsity! Food Groups • You need each of the 6 food groups every day for best nutrition • The groups are – Grains – Vegetables – Fruits – Milk and cheese – Oils – Meat and beans Docsity.com Grains • Grains are breads and cereals • Rice and pasta are also from grains • Kids need 6 servings a day Docsity.com Milk and Cheese • Milk, yogurt and cheese build strong teeth and bones • You need 3 cups or servings a day Docsity.com Meat and Beans • Meats and beans build strong muscles and brains • Meats can be beef, pork, chicken, fish and more • Peanut butter and eggs are in this group, too Docsity.com Oils • Butter, margarine, salad dressing and fried foods are mostly oil • Oil is good in small amounts - don’t get the large fries! Docsity.com