Intake of appropriate types and adequate
amounts of foods and drinks to supply
nutrition and energy for maintenance of
body cells, tissues, and organs, and to
support normal growth and development.
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food sources
milk group (milk and milk products)
milk, cheese, yogurt
meat group (meat and meat substitutes)
meat: chicken, fish, beef, pork, lamb
legumes: beans and peas
nuts and seeds
fruit and vegetable group
fruits
vegetables
grain group (breads and cereals)
whole grain breads
enriched breads
rice
pasta
function
a well-balanced diet acts to provide
sources of energy and nutrition for
optimal growth and development.
