Healthy Basics
Eat More of These
Eat Less of These
The Balanced Plate
Color Your Plate
100

Our bodies need the right kind of this, just like a car needs clean gas.

What is fuel?

100

Instead of sugary drinks, you should drink these two healthy liquids.

What are water and milk?

100

Consuming too much of this sweet treat can lead to weight gain.

What is candy (or sugary snacks)?

100

According to a balanced diet, this fraction of your plate should be filled with fruits and vegetables

What is half?

100

According to the colorful plate guide, red foods are good for these.

What are our hearts?

200

Healthy eating helps give us this so we can play, learn, and smile every day.

What is energy?

200

Apples, bananas, and berries fall into this sweet and healthy food group.

What are fruits?

200

 These refreshing drinks are loaded with empty calories and can cause a spike in your blood sugar.

What is soda (or sweet drinks)?

200

You should eat at least this many portions of fruits and vegetables daily.

What is 5?

200

If you want to help your eyes, you should eat foods of this bright color.

What is orange?

300

Eating well helps these three parts of our body work better.

What are our hearts, brains, and muscles?

300

Carrots, spinach, and corn are healthy examples of this food group.

What are vegetables?

300

Foods cooked in oils that can be high in unhealthy fats are prepared this way.

What is Fried?

300

This food group, which includes poultry and lentils, should make up one-quarter of your plate.

What is protein?

300

If you need an extra boost of energy, you should reach for foods of this color.

What is yellow?

400

Eating healthy foods helps our bodies grow properly, stay strong, and keep us sharp.

What is our mind?

400

Rice and oats are examples of this food group.

What are whole grains?

400

Consuming too much candy or soda can increase your risk of developing this condition.

What is Diabetes?

400

Quinoa, brown rice, and whole-wheat pasta belong in this plate section.

What are whole grains?

400

Green foods are important because they help strengthen these.

What are our bones?

500

True or False: Eating healthy means you have to be perfect with your food choices every day.

What is False?

500

Eggs, beans, and tofu are great sources of this.

What is protein?

500

Elevated cholesterol levels from eating fried foods can increase your risk for this serious illness.

What is heart disease?

500

Low-fat milk, yogurt, and fortified soy drinks are examples of this group, of which you should have approximately one glass.

What is dairy(or dairy alternatives)?

500

Blue and purple foods are known to help this organ

What is our Brain?