The various foods that we consume are categorized into 15 food groups:

1.   Cereal grains
2.   Pulses and legumes
3.   Leafy vegetables
4.   Roots and tubers
5.   Other vegetables
6.   Nuts and oil seeds
7.   Condiments and spices
8.   Fruits
9.   Fishes and other sea foods
10. Meat and poultry
11. Milk and milk products
12. Fats and Edible Oils
13. Sugars
14. Beverages Alcoholic
15. Beverages Non-Alcoholic