5 groups
Which food group is instant source of energy?
a) Fats
b) Carbohydrates
c) Proteins
d) Vitamin
Food pyramid is divided into……..
a) 2 groups
b) 3 groups
c) 5 groups
d) 6 groups
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The **food pyramid** is typically divided into **5 or 6 main food groups**, depending on the dietary guidelines used. Here are the most common groupings: ### **1. Traditional Food Pyramid (6 Groups)** 1. **Grains & Cereals** (Base – Largest portion) - Bread, rice, pasta, oats, quinoa, whole grains. 2. **Vegetables** (Second layer – Large portion) - Leafy greens, carrots, broccoli, peppers, etc. 3. **Fruits** (Second layer – Large portion) - Apples, bananas, berries, oranges, etc. 4. **Protein Foods** (Third layer – Moderate portion) - Meat, poultry, fish, eggs, beans, lentils, tofu, nuts. 5. **Dairy (or Alternatives)** (Fourth layer – Moderate portion) - Milk, cheese, yogurt (or plant-based alternatives). 6. **Fats, Oils & Sweets** (Top – Smallest portion) - Butter, olive oil, sugar, processed snacks (consume sparingly). ### **2. USDA MyPlate (5 Groups)** The modern **MyPlate** model simplifies it into **5 groups**: 1. **Fruits** 2. **Vegetables** 3. **Grains** (at least half whole grains) 4. **Protein Foods** (meat, beans, nuts, seafood) 5. **Dairy** (or fortified alternatives) ### **3. Mediterranean Diet Pyramid (6+ Groups)** This version emphasizes: 1. **Whole grains** 2. **Fruits & vegetables** 3. **Legumes & nuts** 4. **Olive oil (healthy fats)** 5. **Fish & seafood** 6. **Dairy, eggs, poultry (moderate)** 7. **Red meat & sweets (rarely)**** |
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Which mineral helps in building of bones and teeth?
a) iron
b) calcium
c) zinc
d) sodium
What carries nutrients to all parts of the body and regulates the body temperature?
a) carbohydrates
b) fats
c) water
d) proteins
The foods rich in carbohydrates are:
a) potato, wheat, sugarcane
b) meat, fish, pulses
c) butter, ghee, oil
d) spinach, ginger, tomato
The diet which contains right amount of nutrients is:
a) unbalance diet
b) unhealthy diet
c) delicious diet
d) balance diet
The food pyramid is divided into 5 groups: 1. Grains 2. Vegetables 3. Fruits 4. Dairy 5. Protein
by at 2025-01-31 06:20:02