Balanced Meal: Food Groups

​The benefits of healthy eating add up over time, bite by bite!

Our understanding of each food group helps us have a BALANCED diet!

​Creating a Balanced Meal

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Which are the 5 groups of food mentioned in "MyPlate"

• Fruits, Vegetables, Sweets, Dairy, Grains and Protein

• Fruits, Vegetables, Cheese, Cereal and Protein

• Fruits, Vegetables, Meat, Fat and Grains

• Fruits, Vegetables, Grains, Protein and Dairy

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Substances in food that your body needs for growth and maintenance

• carbohydrates

• potassium

• vitamins

• nutrients

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These provide essential nourishment for healthy life

• Vitamins & Minerals

• Calcium

• Sugars

• Oils & Fats

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Which nutrient gives us energy?

• calcium

• vitamins

• carbohydrate

• sugar

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Not considered a food group but can be eaten in small amounts: includes soda, cake and candy

• Sugars

• Oils & Fats

• Dairy

• Starches

Grains

​How much do I need?

How much grains do YOU need per day?!? Depends on your age!

• Eating whole grains may reduce the risk of getting heart disease.

• Eating whole grain foods that have fiber can support healthy digestion.

• Eating whole grains may help with weight management.

​Benefits!

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Select all the foods that belong in the grains group.

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The carbohydrates in grains helps your health because

• it is sweet

• it helps with digestion

• it gives you energy

• it is delicious

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What is your favorite food that has grains in it?

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Vegetables

How much do I need?

How many cups of vegetables do YOU need per day?!? Depends on your age!

• People who include fruits in their diet may lower their risk for certain diseases.

• Most vegetables are naturally low in fat and calories.

• Adding vegetables helps increase fiber and potassium.

​Benefits!

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Select all that belong in the vegetable group.

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What food group does this belong to?

• Fruit

• Dairy

• Vegetables

• Grains

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How much of your plate should be fruits and vegetables?

• 1/2

• 1/4

• All

• 1/3

Open Ended

What is your favorite vegetable?

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Fruits

​How much do I need?

How many cups of fruit do YOU need per day?!? Depends on your age!

• People who include fruits in their diet may lower their risk for certain diseases.

• Fruits have TONS of essential nutrients needed to maintain a healthy body.

• Most fruits are low in fat, sodium and calories.

• Fruits have no cholesterol!

​Benefits!

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Select all that belong in the fruit group.

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What kind of fruit juice is considered a serving of fruit?

• 25%

• 50%

• 75%

• 100%

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What food group does this belong to?

• Vegetable

• Dairy

• Fruit

• Protein

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Which of the following would NOT be a good example of a healthy snack involving fruits?

• banana

• grapes

• fruit roll-up

• canned peaches

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What is your favorite fruit?

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Protein

​How much do I need?

How much protein do YOU need per day?!? Depends on your age!

• Proteins function as building blocks for bones, muscles, cartilage, skin, and blood.

• Proteins are one of three nutrients that provide calories.

• Protein sources for vegetarians include beans, peas, and lentils; nuts, seeds and tofu.

​Benefits!

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Select all that belong in the protein group.

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Protein helps to ...

• remove waste from the body

• build strong bones

• store energy

• build and repair cells and tissue

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Walnuts, almonds and peanuts are examples of what food group?

• fruit
• dairy
• vegetables
• protein

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What is your favorite source of protein?

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Dairy

​How much do I need?

How many cups of dairy do YOU need per day?!? Depends on your age!

• Improves bone health, especially in children and adolescents, when bone mass is being built.

• Promote bone health and prevent the start of osteoporosis in adults.

• Dairy Group foods provide nutrients that are vital for the health and maintenance of the body.

​Benefits!

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Calcium helps to ...

• regulate body temperature

• build strong bones and teeth

• moves food through the digestive system

• make oxygen

Multiple Select

Select all the foods that belong in the dairy group.

Open Ended

What is your favorite dairy product?

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Multiple Choice

How much of your meal should be fruits and vegetables?

• 25%

• 100%

• 50%

• 0%