Table 1 Food groups, subgroups and number and example of food items in each group
Food groups | Food items (n) | Food subgroups (food items example) |
|---|---|---|
Dairy | 11 | Milks, cheeses, yogurts, eggs |
Grains & potatoes | 16 | White breads, whole wheat, cereals, noodles, rice, potatoes, crisps |
Fruit & vegetables | 21 | Fresh fruits, packaged fruits, vegetables |
Non-traditional meats | 26 | Beef/pork, chicken/turkey, canned fish, soups/stews |
Traditional meats (only meats and animal organs) | 39 | Land (caribou, muskox, polar bear), sea (seal, muktuk, char), sky (goose, ptarmigan) |
Non-nutrient-dense foods | 26 | High fat/high sugar foods (butter, pizza, popcorn, juice sweetened, ice cream, chocolates) |