The document discusses food groups and their classification and functions. It introduces food groups as collections of foods that share similar nutritional properties. The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) classifies foods into five main groups - cereals and grain products, pulses and legumes, milk and meat products, fruits and vegetables, and fats and sugars. The document then provides details on each food group and discusses the uses and physiological, social, and psychological functions of food.

1. FOOD GROUPS

2. INTRODUCTION
• A food group is a collection of foods that share similar
nutritional properties or biological classifications
• Foods from the basic food groups provide the nutrients
essential for life and growth. These foods are also known as
‘everyday foods’. Each of the food groups provides a range of
nutrients, and all have a role in helping the body function. In
particular, vegetables, legumes and fruit protect against illness
and are essential to a healthy diet.

3. ICMR Classification of Food Groups
Fats and
Sugars
Fruits and
Vegetables
Milk and Meat
products
Pulses and Legumes
Cereals, and grains
products

4. CEREALS AND GRAINS

5. PULSES AND LEGUMES

6. MILK AND MEAT PRODUCTS

7. FRUITS AND VEGETABLES

8. FRUITS AND VEGETABLES

9. FRUITS AND VEGETABLES

10. FATS AND SUGARS

11. • To enable people to select appropriate food item
• To help design a balanced diet
• To provide variety in taste, texture and nutrients in
diet.
• To help person during nutritional counseling
• To design or assess nutrition labels.
• To make nutrition polices and monitor nutrition
program .
USES OF FOOD GROUPS

12. FUNCTIONS OF FOOD

13. Physiological functions of food
Energy yielding foods :-
• Foods rich in carbohydrates and
fats are called energy yielding foods.
• They provide energy to sustain the
involuntary processes essential for
continuance of life , to carry out various
activities.
• The energy needed is supplied by
the oxidation of foods consumed like
cereals, roots and tubers, dried fruits,

14. Physiological functions of food
Body building foods :-
• Foods rich in Protein are called
body building foods.
• These foods help to maintain life
and promote growth , they also provide
energy.
• Milk, meat, eggs and fish are
rich in protein of high quality. Pulses

15. Physiological functions of food
Protective and Regulatory
foods :-
• Foods rich in Protein minerals
and vitamins are called protective and
regulatory foods.
• They are essential for health and
regulate activities such as maintenance of
body temperature , muscle contraction,

16. • Food has always been the
central part of our community,
social, cultural and religious life.
• It has been an expression of
love, friendship and happiness at
religious, social and family get-
togethers .
Social functions of food

17. Psychological functions of food
• Food is also satisfy certain emotional
needs of human beings . These include
a sense of security, love and
acceptance.
• For example, preparation of delicious
foods for family members is a token of
love and affection.