food group
noun/ˈfuːd ɡruːp/
/ˈfuːd ɡruːp/
- any one of the categories of foods that share similar characteristics in terms of how they affect the health of the human body
- The five basic food groups are meat, milk, fruit, vegetables and carbohydrates.
- Choose a variety of foods from each major food group.
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