Dairy
Give two examples of a food in the dairy group.
Milk, yogurt, cheese, ice cream, pudding, etc.
Give two examples of foods in the vegetable group.
Corn, carrots, tomatoes, potatoes, lettuce, peas, celery, broccoli, mushrooms, olives, onions, etc.
Give two examples of foods in the fruit group.
Give two examples of foods in the grains group.
Bread, crackers, popcorn, rice, pasta, noodles, muffins, tortillas, naan, granola, oatmeal, toast, etc.
Give two examples of food in the protein group.
beef, chicken, fish, shrimp, crab, lobster, eggs, peanut butter, beans, nuts, tofu, scallops, oysters, etc.
What is the main nutrient we get from dairy?
Calcium
What is the main nutrient we get from vegetables?
Vitamin A
What is the main nutrient we get from fruit?
Vitamin C
What is the main nutrient we get from grains?
B-vitamins
What is the main nutrient we get from proteins?
Protein
How does the dairy group help our bodies?
These foods help us maintain strong bones and teeth.
How does the vegetable group help our bodies?
It helps give us healthy skins and eyes.
How does the fruit group help our bodies?
It helps your bodies heal.
How does the grains group help our bodies?
It gives us energy.
How does the protein group help our bodies?
It helps us get strong muscles.
How many servings of dairy do we need each day?
How many servings of vegetables do we need each day?
We need 3 servings of vegetables each day.
How many servings of fruits do we need each day?
We need 2 servings of fruit each day.
How many servings of grains do we need every day?
We need 6 servings of grains every day.
How many servings of protein do we need each day?
We need 2 servings of protein each day.
What is a typical serving size for dairy?
Milk and yogurt - 1 cup or a fist
Cheese - 1 1/2 ounces or a pointer finger
Always read the serving size on the package
What is a typical serving size for vegetables?
Lettuce/salad - 2 cups - 2 fists
other vegetables - 1 cup - 1 fist
Always read the serving size on the package
What is a typical serving size for fruit?
One medium fruit
1 cup - 1 fist
Always read the serving size on the package
What is a typical serving size for grains?
dry cereal - 1 cup - 1 fist
noodles, pasta, rice, oatmeal - 1/2 cup - 1 handful
bread - 1 slice
Always read the serving size on the package
What is a typical serving size for protein?
meat/fish - 3 ounces - 1 palm
peanut butter - 1 tablespoon - 1 thumb
Always read the serving size on the package