Nutrition

Food groups

100

This food group includes items like milk, cheese, and yogurt, and is important for strong bones and teeth.

Dairy

200

This food group includes quinoa, bread, wheat, and oats. 

Grains

300

This food group includes celery, carrots, and peppers. 

Vegetables

400

These foods, like chicken, fish, eggs, and beans, provide a macro-molecule for building muscles.

Proteins

500

This food group includes foods like apples, bananas, strawberries, and grapes.

Fruits

Common Nutrients

100

This vitamin, found in oranges and strawberries, helps keep your immune system strong and your skin healthy.

Vitamin C

200

This mineral is important for your bones and is found in dairy products like milk and cheese.

Calcium

300

This nutrient is found in foods like fish and nuts, and helps keep your heart healthy.

Omega-3s