Research Article

Moderate and Severe Level of Food Insecurity Is Associated with High Calorie-Dense Food Consumption of Filipino Households

Table 1

Classification of food groups.

Food groupsExample

Cereals and cereal productsCorn and corn products, other cereal products
Starchy roots and tubersCassava, potatoes, and sweet potatoes, other tubers
Rice and rice productsRice and rice products such as noodles and crackers
VegetablesGreen, leafy, and yellow vegetables and other vegetables
Dried beans, nuts, and seedsBeans, nuts, peas, seeds, etc.
FruitsVitamin C-rich fruits and other fruits
Meat, fish, and poultryFish and fish products, meat and meat products, poultry
Milk and milk productsWhole milk and milk products
Sugary sweetened beveragesSoft drinks, flavored juice drinks, energy drinks, etc.
Fats and oilsCoconut oil, palm oil, animal fat, butter, etc.