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Food Nutrients Benefits Intake Examples

Group

Any type of vegetable counts,

VEGETABLES
Most are fiber-rich
Some of the more
FRUITS valuable nutrients fruits Most fruits are naturally low
contain
include folate,
potassium and vitamin
C.
The most
critical nutrient provided
GRAINS
by grains is fiber
Grains also provide B
the risk of conditions such as
vitamins, folate,
magnesium, selenium
and iron.
blocks of muscles, bones and
Provide valuable vitamin
PROTEIN
B, iron, magnesium and the body. Protein-rich foods,
FOODS zinc.
Dairy products provide The benefit dairy provides for
nutrients that are critical
for bone health,
DAIRY including calcium,
potassium
and vitamin D.
OILS
They provide antioxidant These do not raise unhealthy
vitamin E.
Helps lower cholesterol and
reduce the risk of heart
disease.
in fat and calories and a
good source of
fiber.
Which may assist in weight
management and reduce
heart disease and diabetes.
Proteins are the building
blood and are essential to
every system in
which should make up the
remaining quarter of your
plate, also
provide valuable vitamin
bones makes
consumption especially
critical for growing children,
whose bone mass is
developing
cholesterol
Under current dietary
recommendations, half of
your plate should be filled
with fruits and
vegetables.
Though 100 percent fruit
juice counts toward your
daily fruit total, it should
be noted that
fruit juices lack the fiber
whole fruits provide.
Refined grains lack the
fiber, iron and B vitamins
whole grains contain.
Though they are a critical
component of a
healthy diet, many
protein foods can also be
high in saturated fat and
cholesterol. Fatty cuts of
meat should be limited
for this reason.
As with
protein foods, some dairy
options can be high in
saturated fats and
cholesterol, so choose
reduced-fat or fat-free
options, and limit
consumption of full-fat
dairy
Yet be mindful that oils
contain about 120
calories per tablespoon.
whether fresh, frozen, raw or
cooked. Even 100
percent vegetable juice can
contribute to your daily
vegetable requirement.
Fruits are the other food group
making up one-half of your
plate (Orange, banana,
strawberries, etc…)
One-quarter of your plate
should be filled with grain
foods, foods predominantly
made up of
grains such as wheat, rice, oats
or cornmeal include bread,
cereal, pasta and tortillas.
Should make up the remaining
quarter of your plate, lean
meat, nuts, seeds and seafood
are all good protein
choices. It is recommended
adults consume 8 ounces of
fish per week, as it provides
beneficial omega-3 fatty acids.
Forms the third part in the food
pyramid (Soymilk, or calcium
supplements)
Oils held the smallest space at
the top. most of the oils you
consume should be
polyunsaturated or
monounsaturated. Just five
food groups, recommending
fats, oils and sweets be eaten
only rarely.