nutrition

What is a balanced meal?

• A meal with only vegetables.

• A meal that includes foods from all the food groups.

• A meal that has a lot of sweets.

Which of these food groups should be the largest part of your meal?

• Vegetables

• Fruits

• Grains

Which food group should be the smallest part of your meal?

• Dairy

• Sweets

• Protein

Which of the following is NOT a food group?

• Protein

• vegetables

• rinks

What does it mean when the grains group is the largest?

• It means grains give us a lot of energy and should be eaten the most.

• It means grains are unhealthy and should be avoided.

• It means grains are a dessert and should be eaten last.

Why is it important to eat vegetables and fruits every day?

• They help us stay full for a long time.

• They give us vitamins and minerals to stay healthy.

• They are sweet and taste good.

Which of these foods belong to the protein group?

• Carrots

• Chicken

• Bread

What is the main role of dairy foods in a balanced meal?

• They provide calcium to keep our bones strong.

• They give us energy to run fast.

• They help us stay hydrated.

What do the smallest food groups, like sweets and oils, tell us?

• We should eat them all the time.

• We should only eat them sometimes, in small amounts.

• We should never eat them.

Which combination makes a balanced meal?

• Bread, butter, and soda

• Chicken, rice, broccoli, and a glass of milk

• Chocolate cake, chips, and juice