Food Categories and Nutrition

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What are fruits?

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The sweet or savory products of a plant that contain seeds and are often eaten raw.

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What are vegetables?

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Edible parts of plants that are not fruits, such as leaves, stems, and roots.

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What are cereals?

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Grains, such as wheat or rice, that are often eaten as food or used to make other foods.

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What are legumes?

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Plants that produce seeds in pods, such as beans and lentils, which are often high in protein.

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What are animal-derived products?

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Foods that come from animals, such as meat, eggs, and dairy products.

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What is a group in the context of food?

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A collection of items that share common traits or characteristics.

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What is nutrition?

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The process of obtaining and using food to support health and growth.

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What is a diet?

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The kinds of food that a person, animal, or community regularly eats.

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What does balanced mean in terms of diet?

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A state where different elements are in the right proportions, often referring to a healthy mix of different food types in a diet.