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40 Food Groups

Balanced diet is one that includes all the nutrients in adequate

poportions which help in normal functioning of the body.

The five food groups are: Ø grain (cereal) foods, mostly

Ø vegetables and beans whole grain and/or high cereal
fibre varieties.
Ø fruits
Ø milk, yoghurt, cheese, and/or
Ø meats and poultry, fish, tofu,
alternatives, mostly reduced fat.
nuts and seeds, beans

Foods are grouped together because they provide similar amounts of key

nutrients. For example, key nutrients of the milk, yoghurt, cheese and
alternatives group include calcium and protein, while the fruit group is a

good source of vitamins, especially vitamin C.

Fats and
Sugar

Pulses and

Dairy

Fruits and
Vegetables

Cereals and
Millets

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