FOOD GROUPS

What does a balanced diet mean?

• Understanding portion sizes
• Eating a variety of foods from each food group
• Choosing healthy snacks from different food groups
• Consuming foods from each food group in the right proportions

What are food groups?

• Categories that help us classify different types of foods
• Foods that provide energy to fuel our bodies
• Different types of foods we consume
• Specific nutrients that are essential for our bodies

What are the building blocks of a healthy diet?

• Portion sizes, healthy choices, and healthy snacking
• Balanced diet, nutrient diversity, and healthy growth
• Energy, vitamins, minerals, protein, and calcium
• Fruits, vegetables, grains, protein, and dairy

Which food group is essential for building strong bones and teeth?

• Vegetables
• Dairy
• Grains
• Fruits

What role do food groups play in supporting our growth and development?

• Understanding portion sizes
• Building strong bones, muscles, and organs
• Maintaining a balanced diet
• Providing energy to fuel our bodies

What can nutritious snacks from different food groups provide?

• Protein for growth and development
• Calcium for strong bones and teeth
• Energy and essential nutrients between meals
• Vitamins, minerals, and fiber

What is the benefit of including a variety of foods from each food group in our diet?

• Building healthy habits
• Receiving a wide range of vitamins, minerals, proteins, and carbohydrates
• Understanding portion sizes
• Eating a balanced diet

What do vegetables offer?

• Vitamins, minerals, and fiber
• Calcium for strong bones and teeth
• Protein for growth and development
• Energy to fuel our bodies

What do proteins provide?

• Vitamins, minerals, and fiber
• Calcium for strong bones and teeth
• Energy to fuel our bodies
• Protein for growth and development

What can a balanced diet help us develop?

• A variety of vitamins, minerals, proteins, and carbohydrates
• Understanding portion sizes
• Strong bones, muscles, and organs
• Lifelong healthy eating habits