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| something in food that helps people, animals, and plants live and grow. If you don't get enough nutrients, you may become sick. |
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| a soft, silver-white substance; calcium is found in rocks, shells, and milk. The body uses calcium to build strong bones and teeth. |
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| a chemical compound that is found in all living things and is necessary for life. Eggs, meat, and beans are good sources of protein. |
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| a pictorial guide developed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to promote healthy eating habits. It shows which types of foods should be eaten in lesser or greater amounts for good health. |
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| any kind of plant that produces seeds that are used for food. Rice, wheat, oatmeal, tortillas, bread, pasta, popcorn, and cereal are grains. Foods made with whole grains are best for you. |
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| All fluid milk products and many foods made from milk are considered part of this food group. Milk, ice cream, yogurt, pudding, cheese, and cottage cheese are foods from the Milk Group. |
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| any fruit or 100% fruit juice counts as part of the Fruit Group. Fruits may be fresh, canned, frozen, or dried, and may be whole, cut-up, or pureed. Some commonly eaten fruits are: apples, apricots, bananas, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, cherries, grapefruit, grapes, kiwi, lemons, limes, mangoes, cantaloupe, honeydew, watermelon, nectarines, oranges, peaches, pears, papaya, pineapple, plums, prunes, raisins, and tangerines. |
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| Any vegetable or 100% vegetable juice counts as a member of the Vegetable Group. Vegetables may be raw or cooked; fresh, frozen, canned, or dried/dehydrated; and may be whole, cut-up, or mashed. Artichokes, asparagus, avocado, bean sprouts, beets, Brussel sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, celery, cucumbers, eggplant, green beans, peppers, lettuce, mushrooms, okra, onions, turnips, zucchini, squash, peas, broccoli, potatoes, spinach, carrots, corn, and pumpkin are foods included in the Vegetable Group. |
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| All foods made from meat, poultry, seafood, eggs, nuts, and seeds are considered part of the Meat Group. Foods in the Meat group are high in protein. Meats, poultry, eggs, nuts, seeds, and seafood are included in this group. |
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