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Home  |  Nutrition Topics  |  General Nutrition + Wellness  |  Food Groups

Food Groups

Healthy eating patterns including 5 food groups aid in optimal growth + development + are found to lower risks of chronic disease.

Food Groups

Foods in the dairy food group offer a unique package of nutrients.
Dairy
Foods in the vegetable food group offer a unique package of nutrients.
Vegetables
Foods in the fruit food group offer a unique package of nutrients.
Fruits
Foods in the grain food group offer a unique package of nutrients.
Grains
Foods in the protein food group offer a unique package of nutrients.
Protein

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Foods in the oils + fats food group offer a unique package of nutrients.
Oils + Fats
Foods in the beverage food group offer a unique package of nutrients.
Beverages

Exploring the Five Food Groups

Explore the five food groups + learn about the role each food group plays in supporting good health.

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Nutrition Philosophy

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