Foods are grouped together because they provide similar amounts of key nutrients. For example, key nutrients of the milk, yoghurt, cheese and alternatives group include calcium and protein, while the fruit group is a good source of vitamins
Zakudya zimaikidwa mu gulu limodzi malinga ndi michere imene zimapeleka ku thupi. Mwachitsanzo, michere yofunika yochoka ku mkaka, yogati, tchizi komanso gulu lina monga michere yolimbitsa mafuta komanso yokulitsa, pomwe zakudya za zipatso zimapeleka michere ya ma vitamini.