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Food is made up of nutritional elements called nutrients. It is classified into 7 food groups according to its main nutrients. All the food in the same food group has a main nutrient in common and serves the same nutritional need.
The drinks group
Water, coffee, tea and herbal tea belong to the drinks group.
The sugary products group
Sweet drinks, such as cordials and soft drinks, and alcoholic drinks, all belong to the sugary products group, which also includes sugar, jam, chocolate and cakes.
The dairy products group
Milk, yoghurt and cheese belong to the dairy products group. They are particularly rich in minerals.
The fruit and vegetables group
This group includes fruit and vegetables as well as juices. However, fruit and vegetables that are high in fat, such as avocados and coconuts, belong to the fats group.
The fats group
This group comprises oils and butter, as well as fatty food such as cream, and oleaginous food, which includes plants, cereal grains and fruit that is rich in oil, such as avocados and nuts.
The cereals group
Cereal products and pulses belong to this group as they contain complex carbohydrates, which are an excellent source of energy. Pulses also contain proteins, but their nutritional value is lower than animal proteins. Potatoes also belong to this group, as they are rich in complex carbohydrates.
The meat group
Meat, fish and eggs are an excellent source of protein as they contain all the essential amino acids the body needs.