Food Groups
This food group includes apples, bananas, and grapes.
Fruit
Eating foods from all the food groups each day is called a _____.
Balanced diet
Always do this before touching food to keep germs away.
Wash hands
Slicing these and pairing them with peanut or almond butter makes a healthy snack.
This is the first meal of the day that gives your body energy to start strong.
Breakfast
This group helps build strong bones and teeth.
Dairy
This is a healthy way to sweeten food naturally instead of sugar.
Fruit or honey
You use these to safely move hot pans or take something out of a hot oven
Oven mitts
Drinking this with your snack helps your body stay hydrated.
Water
This is the plate model that shows the recommended proportions of fruits, vegetables, grains, protein, and dairy.
MyPlate
This colorful group includes carrots, broccoli, and spinach.
Vegetables
Eating slowly and paying attention to hunger and fullness is called this.
Mindful eating
A ____ is a kitchen device that can ensure food is cooked to a proper temperature.
Thermometer
A pre-made snack you can pack that includes protein, fruit, and grains.
Trail Mix
When cooking meat or eggs, checking this makes sure it’s safe to eat.
Temperature
Bread, rice, and pasta belong to this group.
Grains
Planning your foods you will eat ahead of time so you have healthy choices ready is called this.
Meal Planning
Always cut food on this, not the counter.
Cutting board
Pre-portioned snacks in small containers help us to eat the correct _____ size.
Serving
Before eating fresh produce, you should always do this
Wash it!
This group includes foods like chicken, salmon, and nuts, which provides essential nutrients your body needs for energy and building strong muscles.
Protein
You look at this on a box or bag to see how much sugar, fat, and protein is in one serving.
Nutrition Label
Keep raw meat and vegetables on separate boards to avoid this.
What is the smart snack formula?
1 source of carbs + 1 source of protein + 1 source of fiber = A Balanced Snack!
Following a recipe correctly often requires this step to get the right amounts of ingredients.
Measuring