By Kristine Edwards
Standard 6: Objective 1
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What is a Protein? Beef; poultry; fish; eggs; nuts and seeds; and beans and peas. Proteins make up our bones, muscles, skin, and blood. Proteins also help build tissues, and blood cells.
What is a Vegetable? Broccoli, Green peas, Spinach, Carrots, Potatoes, Celery Vegetables help us make new red blood cells, keeps our eyes healthy, and keeps our teeth and gums healthy
What is a Fruit? Apples, Bananas, Strawberries, Grapes, Pineapple Fruits help us form new blood cells, helps us grow new tissues, and helps us heal wounds.
What is a Grain? Wheat bread, Crackers, Rice, Oatmeal, Cornbread Grains help the body release energy from proteins and fats throughout the body
What is a Dairy? Milk, Cheese, Puddings, Yogurt, Ice cream Calcium, which is found in milk, helps build bones and teeth Calcium also helps maintain bone mass.
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