Exploring the Food Groups

What food group is broccoli in?

• Fruit Group

• Grain Group

• Vegetable Group

• Dairy Group

What food group are Strawberries in?

• Vegetable Group

• Grain Group

• Dairy Group

• Fruit Group

How many different nutrients do we need?

• 10

• 40

• 25

• 65

One food group can cover all the nutrients we need?

• True

• False

What food group is yogurt in?

• Dairy group

• Grain group

• Vegetable group

• Fruit Group

What foods would you find in the grain group? Choose all that apply

• Bread

• Rice

• Pancakes

• Pasta noodles

What foods will you find in the protein group?

• Peanut Butter

• Eggs

• Chicken

• All of them above

-I'm naturally sweet

-I'm a vitamin C superstar

-I give you fiber to help keep cholesterol levels down

-I contain potassium to help keep your blood pressure healthy

-Eat me fresh, canned, frozen or dried

What food group am I?

• Vegetable Group

• Dairy Group

• Fruit Group

• Protein Group

-Your skeleton needs me to stay strong

-Minerals such as calcium and potassium are my best features

-Vitamin D and protein play supporting roles

-I'm especially important during childhood and teen years

-You can drink me from a glass, eat me with a spoon or put me on a sandwich

What food group am I?

• Vegetable Group

• Fruit Group

• Protein Group

• Dairy Group

-I walk on four legs, grow on a vine, appear in a nest or fall from a tree

-I help build bones, muscles, skin and blood

-I contain important minerals like iron, zinc and magnesium

-My B vitamins (niacin, thiamine, riboflavin, and B6) can help your body release energy from food

-Make sure you choose low-fat versions of me

What food group am I?

• Grain Group

• Dairy Group

• Protein Group

• Vegetables Group