Food group
Food Group
A Food Group is a collection of foods that share similar nutritional properties or biological classifications. Food groups are often used in dietary recommendations by various health organizations.
Pronunciation
- IPA: /fuːd gruːp/
Etymology
The term "Food Group" is derived from the English words "food" and "group". "Food" comes from the Old English "fōda", meaning "nourishment" or "substance consumed to maintain life and growth", and "group" comes from the French "groupe", meaning "cluster" or "collection".
Definition
A Food Group is a category of foods that share similar nutritional characteristics. They are used to guide dietary decisions and meal planning. The most commonly recognized food groups include Grains, Proteins, Fruits, Vegetables, and Dairy.
Related Terms
- Dietary Guidelines: Recommendations given by health organizations regarding the types and amounts of food to consume for a healthy diet.
- Nutrition: The process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth.
- Balanced Diet: A diet consisting of the proper quantities and proportions of foods needed to maintain health or growth.
- Food Pyramid: A graphical representation designed to illustrate the principles of good nutrition with food groups arranged into tiers.
Categories
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Food group
- Wikipedia's article - Food group
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