USDA food guide, five food groups:

The USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) food guide has traditionally been visualized as a pyramid (Food Guide Pyramid, 1992–2005) and then later as a plate (MyPlate, introduced in 2011), to help Americans understand how to eat a balanced and healthy diet. My knowledge cutoff is September 2021, so the information below is based on the latest available guidelines from that time. The USDA may have updated their guidelines since then.

As per the MyPlate guide, the USDA organizes foods into five major groups:

1.Fruits: These are important for their high content of vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants. They can be fresh, canned, frozen, or dried. Juice counts as well, but it’s better to eat whole fruit more often since juice can have a lot of sugar and lacks fiber.

2. Vegetables: Like fruits, vegetables are packed with vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants. They can be fresh, canned, or frozen. The USDA encourages consuming a variety of vegetables, including dark green, red, and orange vegetables, as well as legumes (beans and peas), and starchy vegetables.

3.Grains:At least half of the grains you eat should be whole grains, such as whole wheat, oats, brown rice, and quinoa. Whole grains have more fiber and nutrients than refined grains.

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