Understanding Food Groups and Creating a Balanced Diet
Explore the world of food groups, learn the differences between fruits and vegetables, and discover how to create a well-balanced diet. From identifying healthier food choices to understanding the importance of portion sizes, this content provides valuable insights for making informed dietary decisions. Dive into the realm of nutrition and discover the key elements that contribute to a healthy lifestyle.
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FOOD GUIDES...
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DAIRY FRUITS GRAINS VEGETABLES PROTIEN 5 food groups
Why did they change this to a plate instead of the food groups they used in the past? A plate shows what you eat off of and better represents portion size.
FRUIT VEGETABLE ? What makes a fruit a and a vegetable a A fruit is a seed- bearing structure, whereas vegetables are all other plant parts, such as roots, leaves and stems.
Healthier fruit = bitter taste, less sweet
Healthier veggie = green
Healthier grain = WHOLE or darker brown
Healthier protein = whiter in color
Healthier dairy = bland taste
YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT DIRECTIONS: Have you heard of the saying You Are What You Eat ? If you looked just like what you ate, how would you look? To find out, make a list of your favorite foods. List AT LEAST 6 foods! Next to each food also write the food group category it is a part of. On a piece of scrap paper draw a rough draft showing your body made from these foods FOOD GROUP CATEGORY: 6 FAVORITE FOODS: 1. _________________ Noodles 1. _________________ Grain Grain 2. _________________ Cheerios 2. _________________ 3. _________________ Grain 3. _________________ French Toast Is this a well- balanced diet? 4. _________________ Rice 4. _________________ Grain Grain 5. _________________ Crackers 5. _________________ 6. _________________ Grain 6. _________________ Popcorn
YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT Noodles (Grains) Label all 6 foods In parenthesis place the food group (ex: grains) Place your name on bottom right Draw all 6 foods with color In a few sentences explain if what you eat is a well-balanced meal. This is not well- balanced because there are no foods from any other category. These foods are also not healthier grains like whole wheat bread. French Toast (Grains) Rice (Grains) Cheerios (Grains) Popcorn (Vegetables) Crackers (Grains) Mrs. Adams
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