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food group

British

noun

any of the categories into which different foods may be placed according to the type of nourishment they supply, such as carbohydrates or proteins

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“Early indicators point to strengthening pricing pressures in the food group this month and recent data signal a recovery in domestic demand,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 16, 2026

“Protein foods — and protein the nutrient — are the one thing America has consistently excelled in. There is no issue for protein. Every other food group falls short.”

From MarketWatch ● Jan. 10, 2026

Luna was raised in Austin, Texas, and if you’ve ever been, smoked meats are practically a food group there.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 27, 2025

A quarter of pregnant women said they only eat from one food group per day.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 5, 2024

“Oh, right. The fourth food group wasn’t crackers.”

From "Paper Towns" by John Green

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