Vitamins/minerals
We need this mineral for strong bones and teeth.
What is calcium?
This dark green vegetable looks like a tree and is rich in vitamin K.
What is broccoli?
Eggs belong to this food group
What is protein?
This nutrient found in grains and starches helps with with keeping us full.
What is fiber?
The brain is made up of 60% of this nutrient.
What is fats?
This food group provides you with calcium.
What is dairy?
Foods in the meat food group are an excellent source of this mineral.
What is iron?
This food group includes bread, rice, and pasta. These foods give you energy.
What is grains/starches?
This vitamin is found in citrus fruits like lemons, oranges, and limes(hint- its important for your immune system)
What is vitamin C?
Up until 19-20 years of age for girls and 20-22 years of age for boys; our body absorbs this nutrient to see our bones strong.
What is calcium?
This vitamin helps keep your eyes healthy.
What is vitamin A?
This is a plant based protein that often is turned into hummus which is a yummy dip!
What is beans (Chickpeas)
This is an example of milk and alternatives.
What is ... (milk, yogurt, cheese, cottage cheese, ice cream, pudding)
This food group is important to have at every meal and snack for energy.
What is grains/starches?
Avocados fall into these 2 food groups
What is fruit and fats?
This is known as the sunshine vitamin. Foods such as milk, yogurt, and cheese are rich in it.
What is vitamin D?
Potatoes belong to this food group.
What is Grain/starch food group?
Nut butter belongs in these food group.
Protein & fats
These vitamins are found in grains/starches and gives us energy!
What is B vitamins?
This red vegetable is actually classified as a fruit.
What is tomatoes?
Vitamin's A, D, E, & K all need this food group in order to be used and absorbed in the body.
What is fat?
These are the 6 food groups needed to build a balanced plate.
Grains/starches, protein, fruits, vegetables, dairy, fats
A person should have 3 servings a day of this food group.
What is dairy?
This nutrient is important for our body to make hormones.
What is fat?
Balanced eating is important because of this.
What is each food group gives you different nutrients?