Nutrition - 3rd Grade

What do the color bands on MyPlate represent?

• a rainbow

• vitamins and minerals

• different food groups

Some color bands are bigger than others. Why?

• To show that you should eat oranges more than any other food

• To show that you should eat more of some food groups and less of others

• The person thought the plate looked pretty that way

Who can follow MyPlate?

• Only people over 18

• Only vegetarians

• Most people older than 2

Which choice has 5 vegetables?

• Peppers, onions, strawberries, blueberries, steak

• Lettuce, carrots, onions, asparagus, broccoli

• Potatoes, chicken, bananas, pears, plums

Which choice has 5 fruits?

• Blueberries, raspberries, peaches, watermelon, apples

• Plums, pears, potatoes, french fries, pizza

• Chicken, beans, bread, ketchup, peppers

Make 1/2 your plate?

• Fruits and Vegetables

• Protein and Grain

• Dairy and Protein

Make 1/2 of your grains?

• Bread

• Whole grains

• cereal

Which choice has 3 dairy foods?

• Yogurt, bread, carrots

• Milk, yogurt, cheese

• Chicken, steak, salmon

Which choice has 5 grains?

• Bread, granola, brown rice, oatmeal, crackers

• Soup, bread, beans, broccoli, carrots

• Raspberries, milk, avocado, salmon, crab

Which choice has 3 proteins?

• Salmon, soup, bread

• Salmon, chicken, steak

• Potatoes, peppers, popcorn