Food Groups
Name one food group.
Protein, Grains, Fruits, Vegetables, Dairy
This nutrient is a main source of energy for the brain and body.
Carbohydrates (Carbs)
This nutrient helps the body grow and repair.
Protein.
Vitamins and minerals help the body do important jobs.
Answer: True; they help with important body functions such as bones, blood, vision, immunity, and energy use.
What is an everyday drink choice for hydration?
Water.
Which group does an apple belong to?
Fruit group.
Name one carbohydrate food.
Examples: bread, rice, pasta, tortilla, cereal, oatmeal, potatoes, corn, fruit, or milk/yogurt. All fruits, vegetables, and grains contain carbs. Dairy products also contain carbs.
Name one protein food.
Examples: beans, eggs, chicken, turkey, fish, tofu, nuts/seeds, peanut butter, or meat.
Name a food that contains vitamins or minerals.
Any fruit or vegetable; also beans, milk/yogurt, whole grains, eggs, meat, or fortified cereal.
Name one time during the school day to drink water.
At breakfast, with lunch, after recess/PE, after sports, between classes, or when thirsty.
Name two foods in the protein group.
Any two: beans, eggs, chicken, turkey, fish, tofu, nuts/seeds, peanut butter, or meat.
Why might a student need energy from food before active play?
Food provides energy that helps the brain and muscles focus, move, and play.
Are beans a protein food?
Yes. Beans are in the protein foods group; they also provide fiber and other nutrients.
Calcium helps support what body part?
Bones and teeth.
Give one sign that a person may need water, such as feeling thirsty.
Thirst, dry mouth, headache, tiredness, dizziness, or darker yellow urine.
A taco has tortilla, beans, cheese, and lettuce. Name three food groups in it.
Grains (tortilla), protein foods (beans), dairy (cheese), vegetables (lettuce).
Choose a balanced snack: chips only, or crackers with yogurt and fruit. Explain.
Crackers with yogurt and fruit: it includes more than one food group and provides a mix of energy and nutrients. Chips can still be enjoyed occasionally, but chips alone do not contain proper nutrients to fuel the body.
Choose a protein food that could work in a school lunch.
Examples: turkey sandwich, bean burrito, hard-boiled egg, yogurt, cheese, hummus with vegetables, peanut-butter sandwich if allowed, tofu, or chicken.
Iron helps the body move oxygen; name a food that can provide iron.
Examples: beans, lentils, meat, poultry, fish, fortified cereal, spinach, or other leafy greens.
What is one way to make water easier to choose at school?
Carry a refillable water bottle if permitted; refill at a fountain/bottle station; keep water at the desk if allowed; choose water with meals; set a reminder; ask an adult about water access.
Build a school lunch that includes at least three food groups.
Example: turkey sandwich on whole-grain bread, carrot sticks, apple, and milk or water. Must include at least three groups.
Make a breakfast that includes a carbohydrate food plus another food group.
Example: oatmeal with milk and banana; whole-grain toast with egg and fruit; cereal with milk and berries.
Explain why foods can contribute more than one nutrient instead of fitting into just one nutrient category.
Foods contain several nutrients. Example: beans provide protein, fiber, iron, and carbohydrates; milk provides protein, calcium, and carbohydrates.
Match a colorful fruit/vegetable to one reason variety of colors can be helpful.
Example: a red pepper, orange, spinach, blueberries, or carrots. Different colorful fruits and vegetables provide different vitamins, minerals, and plant nutrients; variety helps the body get a range of nutrients.
Create a personal water plan for a school day.
Example: “I will fill my water bottle before school, drink water with lunch, and refill it after PE.” Any specific, achievable school-day plan earns credit.