Food Groups
This food gives you strong bones and teeth
dairy
What part of your plate should be filled with vegetables?
50%
What drink does your body need the most every day?
Water
What’s one drink that has a lot of added sugar?
Examples: soda, sports drinks, energy drinks, sweetened iced tea.
What’s one food you eat that makes you feel good and gives you energy?
banana, oatmeal, smoothie
Apples, bananas, and oranges are part of this group.
Fruits
What are two examples of healthy protein foods you could put on your plate?
Examples: chicken, fish, beans, eggs, tofu, nuts.
What are two signs that you might be dehydrated?
What are dry mouth, tiredness, headache, dark urine, dizziness?
What’s one way eating a lot of sugar can affect your body or mood?
Examples: crash in energy, mood swings, tiredness, hard to concentrate.
What is one way food can affect your mental health or mood?
Examples: helps focus, gives energy, can reduce anxiety, helps with sleep.
This group gives you energy and includes bread, pasta, and rice.
grains
What is one reason it’s important to have more than one food group at each meal?
Helps your body get different nutrients it needs to grow and stay healthy.
How does drinking enough water help your brain?
Helps with focus, energy, and mood; prevents headaches.
What’s one food that might seem healthy but can actually have a lot of hidden sugar?
Examples: granola bars, fruit snacks, flavored yogurt, some cereals.
What’s a healthy breakfast you could eat to help you feel alert during the day?
Examples: eggs and toast, oatmeal and fruit, smoothie with yogurt.
Chicken, eggs, and beans are part of this group.
proteins
What is one example of a whole grain you could eat at lunch?
Examples: whole wheat bread, brown rice, oatmeal, quinoa.
What are two drinks you could choose instead of soda to stay hydrated?
What are water, milk, herbal tea, flavored water, 100% fruit juice (in moderation)?
What are two ways you can cut down on sugar in what you eat or drink?
Examples: drink water, eat whole fruit, choose plain yogurt, cook at home.
What’s one way drinking water can help your body or brain?
Examples: improves focus, prevents headaches, boosts energy.
The highest calorie food group, that can be incredibly healthy when used in small ammounts
Fats
Can you describe what a healthy plate should look like using the food groups?
Balanced with fruits, vegetables, grains, protein, and a dairy or calcium source.
Can you name 3 ways to remind yourself to drink more water during the day?
Examples: carry a water bottle, set reminders, drink with meals, flavor water with fruit.
Can you name a snack or drink that tastes sweet but doesn’t have added sugar?
Examples: fresh fruit, smoothies with no added sugar, fruit-infused water.
Can you name 3 foods that are good for your brain and mood?
Examples: salmon, nuts, berries, dark leafy greens, eggs.