common classificaitons of food

To classify foods nowadays one common way is the food pyramid. In the food pyramid we have created different groups. These groups are grains, veggies, fruits, dairy, proteins, and fat. The USDA says “Each group has specific essential nutrients most easily obtained from foods in that group. Being aware of the classification of food groups is the first step to planning a healthy diet. “The food pyramid helps us plan a menu and make sure we are eating what we need be healthy. Another way we classify food is what the labels say on the box. Things like fat free, whole grain and low carb are a few of these labels. We classify these as healthier processed foods. Also our grocery stores classify foods by section and amount of nutrition. Healthier, not as processed items like veggies, fruit, meat, and dairy products will be on the perimeter of the store. While more processed items like bread, crackers, and caned items will be in the aisles.

Works cited

Live strong- classification of food groups- http://www.livestrong.com/article/299591-classification-of-food-groups/