General
A picture shaped like a plate that shows the five food groups your body needs
MyPlate
This is how much of your plate should be fruits and vegetables
Half (1/2)
This is how much of your plate should be grains
Quarter (1/4)
These are foods that are part of the protein food group.
Beef, Chicken, Fish, Eggs, Beans, Peas, Lentils, Nuts, Seeds, Soy Products, etc.
These are foods that belong to the dairy group.
Milk, Yogurt, Cheese, Fortified Soy Milk/Yogurt
Collections of foods that have similar nutrients and do similar things for your body
Food Groups
This nutrient found in many fruits and vegetables helps to keep food moving through your body - helps you go to the bathroom, along with helping you to feel full.
Fiber
This what grains give our bodies to help us run and play
Energy (Carbohydrates)
You should eat a _____of protein foods to get more of the nutrients your body needs.
Variety
Foods in the dairy group also include ______ which is one of the other food groups.
Protein
The food groups you should include everyday
Fruits, Vegetables, Grains, Protein, Dairy
This vitamin helps keep your immune system healthy which helps you heal and protects you from getting sick, also keeps your teeth and gums healthy. It's often found in citrus fruits.
Vitamin C
Name one grain food you might eat for breakfast
Oatmeal, cereal, toast, etc.
These types of proteins come from animals such as chickens, cows, and pigs.
Animal Proteins
This important nutrient found in dairy foods helps make our bones strong.
Calcium
The study of food and how it works in your body
Nutrition
This vitamin is good for your eyes, skin, and immune system. It's often found in orange and yellow fruits and vegetables such as carrots.
Vitamin A
This group of vitamins often found in whole grains helps to keep your nervous system healthy
These types of proteins do not come from an animal. Examples include beans, peas, lentils, nuts, and seeds.
Plant Proteins
Some people are not able to drink milk or eat other dairy products because it causes their stomach to hurt or makes them feel sick. This is often due to _______.
Lactose Intolerance
The parts of food that give our bodies what they need - such as vitamins and minerals
Nutrients
This vitamin helps with blood clotting and wound healing. It's often found in green leafy vegetables, among other fruits and vegetables.
Vitamin K
When grains are changed to be white (like white bread), they lose nutrients such as fiber and vitamins. They are no longer whole grains and are called ________grains.
Refined
This is what protein helps build in your body
Muscles, bones, and tissues
Even though these foods are considered dairy foods, they do NOT count as a serving of dairy because they have little calcium and are high in fat.
Butter, Cream Cheese, Sour Cream