Food Groups

Caribbean Food Groups

Prepared by Mrs. M. Guthrie

​OBJECTIVES

​Students should be able to:

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• ​Define the terms: Food and Food Groups

• ​Identify the six (6) Caribbean Food Groups

• ​List foods found in each food group

• ​Discuss the importance of the food groups in the diet

• ​Complete a quiz

Open Ended

Give your definition of the term "Food"

Open Ended

Give your definition of the term "Food Groups"

​Definition of the term: FOOD

​Food is any liquid or solid that is taken into the body in order to provide the body with nutrients.

Open Ended

Give two reasons why we need to have food.

​Definition of the term: FOOD GROUPS

​Food groups are foods that are placed in specific groups based on their nutrient content.

Open Ended

Explain what the definition for food groups means when it says that foods are grouped based on their nutrient content. 

Multiple Choice

Do you know what the Caribbean Food Groups are? Select the correct option that has the food groups listed.

• staples

  fats

  proteins

  vitamins

  fruits

  vegetables

• carbohydrates

  proteins

  fats

  vitamins

  minerals

  water

• staples

  legumes and nuts

  vegetables

  fruits

  fats and oils

  food from animals

• staples

  legumes and nuts

  fats

  fruits

  food from animals

  carbohydrates

​Caribbean Food Groups

• ​STAPLES

• ​LEGUMES & NUTS

• ​VEGETABLES

• ​FRUITS

• ​FOOD FROM ANIMALS

• ​FATS AND OILS

​Caribbean Food Groups

​STAPLES

​There are two types of staple foods:

• ​cereals-whole grains, corn, rice etc.

• ​starchy foods - yam, breadfruit, green bananas etc.

Open Ended

List four (4) staples foods that you know.

​Caribbean Food Groups

​LEGUMES & NUTS

​These would include all types of peas, beans and nuts.

Open Ended

List two (2) legumes and two (2) nuts foods that you know.

​Caribbean Food Groups

​VEGETABLES

​This group consists of all dark green leafy, yellow and other non-starchy vegetables such as okras.

Open Ended

List three (3) vegetable foods that you know.

​Caribbean Food Groups

​FRUITS

​This group consists of fruits from the different categories of fruits:

• ​fleshy (pineapple)

• ​stone (mango)

• ​berry (strawberry)

• ​citrus (orange)

Open Ended

List three (3) fruits foods that you know.

​Caribbean Food Groups

​FOOD FROM ANIMALS

​Foods in this food group would include food products or food by-products of animals, birds and fishes.

Open Ended

List two (2) foods from animal foods that you know.

​Caribbean Food Groups

​FATS & OILS

​There are two types of foods in this group :

1. ​saturated fats (butter)

2. ​unsaturated fats (vegetable oils)

Open Ended

List three (3) fats and oils foods that you know.

​Importance of the Food Groups in our Diet

• ​Gives us better moods and energy levels

• ​Improves memory and brain health

• ​Builds strong immune system to reduce illnesses

• ​Contains required nutrients for proper body functions

• ​Growth

• ​Adds variety to our daily meal intake

Open Ended

Select ONE of the points listed related to the importance of the food groups in our diet. 

Discuss or explain that point giving one example to support your point.