foodcategories
nounUK /ˈfuːd ˌkætəɡəriz/
US /ˈfud ˌkætəɡɔriz/
Food categories are groups that put different kinds of food together.
At school we learned about food categories like fruits, vegetables, and grains.
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2. Labels used on a menu or in a store to sort foods.
The app sorts recipes by food categories such as breakfast and dessert.
3. Groups used in science to study what animals eat.
Scientists put the animals' diets into food categories.
4. Ways of organizing food in a food pyramid or guide.
The poster shows the main food categories with colorful pictures.