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THE SIX FOOD GROUPS

INTRODUCTION Eating healthy and having good nutrition is important for you to have strong bones and grow big and tall! All the foods we eat are categorized into 6 groups, known as “The Food Guide Pyramid.”

DIRECTIONS Together we will learn the 6 food groups, what foods are in each group, and how many servings you need of each group every day. Pay attention! There will be a quiz at the end.

INFORMATION The Food Guide Pyramid was developed by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). It is a tool to help you make healthy eating choices.

INFORMATION The Food Guide Pyramid is divided into 6 categories: Grains, Fruits, Vegetables, Protein/Meats, Dairy, and Fats/Oils.

INFORMATION Grains: – You need 6-11 servings a day – Includes bread, cereal, and rice

INFORMATION Fruits: – You need 2-4 servings a day – Includes apples, oranges, and bananas

INFORMATION Vegetables: – You need 3-5 servings a day – Includes carrots, celery, and broccoli

INFORMATION Meat/Protein: – You need 2-3 servings a day – Includes meat, eggs, and fish

INFORMATION Dairy: – You need 2-3 servings a day – Includes milk, yogurt, cheese

INFORMATION Fats/Oils: – *use sparingly – Includes cookies and candy

PRACTICE Directions: 1.Read the question. 2.Go back to corresponding page for help if needed. 3.Choose the correct letter that shows your answer. *THIS IS JUST FOR PRACTICE!

PRACTICE 1. What food group includes apples and oranges and recommends 2-4 servings a day? a)GrainsGrains b)FatsFats c)FruitsFruits d)ProteinProtein

CORRECT! GREAT JOB! – Apples and oranges are fruits and you need 2-4 servings a day!

OOPS! – Apples and oranges are in the fruit group which recommends 2-4 servings a day.

PRACTICE 2. How many servings of grains do you need every day? a)5-7 servings5-7 servings b)6-11 servings6-11 servings c)2-3 servings2-3 servings d)1-2 servings1-2 servings

CORRECT! GREAT JOB! – You need 6-11 servings of grains every day!

OOPS! – The correct amount of servings of grains you need each day is 6-11 servings.

DIRECTIONS 1.Read the question. 2.Select the letter that shows the correct answer. 3.Keep track of how many you get correct. GOOD LUCK!

QUIZ 1. The “Food Guide Pyramid” is divided into food groups. How many food groups are there? a)44 b)66 c)33 d)55

QUIZ CORRECT! GREAT JOB! – The Food Guide Pyramid is divided into 6 basic food groups; Grains, Fruits, Vegetables, Meat/Protein, Dairy, and Fats/Oils.

QUIZ OOPS! – The Food Guide Pyramid has 6 food groups; Grains, Fruits, Vegetables, Meat/Protein, Dairy, and Fats/Oils.

QUIZ 2. Bread, cereal, and rice are examples of food that belong in what food group? a)ProteinProtein b)FruitFruit c)FatsFats d)GrainsGrains

QUIZ CORRECT! GREAT JOB! – Bread, cereal, and rice are all found in the Grain group.

QUIZ OOPS! – Bread, cereal, and rice are all examples of foods in the Grain Group.

QUIZ 3. How many servings of Dairy products should you get a day? a)1-5 servings1-5 servings b)2-3 servings2-3 servings c)3-4 servings3-4 servings d)6-8 servings6-8 servings

QUIZ CORRECT! GREAT JOB! – You need 2-3 servings of dairy products every day.

QUIZ OOPS! – The recommended amount of servings a day of dairy products is 2- 3 servings.

QUIZ 4. What is an example of a food in the Protein food group? a)EggsEggs b)AppleApple c)BreadBread d)CarrotCarrot

QUIZ CORRECT! GREAT JOB! – Eggs are a great source of protein for us!

QUIZ OOPS! – Eggs are a food that is high in protein.

QUIZ 5. This food group includes carrots, celery, and broccoli and recommends 3-5 servings a day. What group is it? a)FatsFats b)DairyDairy c)VegetablesVegetables d)FruitsFruits

QUIZ CORRECT! GREAT JOB! – Carrots, celery, and broccoli are all vegetables and you need 3-5 servings of vegetables a day.

QUIZ OOPS! – The correct food group is the Vegetable Group.

QUIZ 6. How many servings of Fats are recommended for you? a)4-5 servings4-5 servings b)Use sparinglyUse sparingly c)NoneNone d)2-4 servings2-4 servings

QUIZ CORRECT! GREAT JOB! – You need some fats in your diet, but you should eat them sparingly.

QUIZ OOPS! – We need to eat fats sparingly to have a healthy diet.

Awesome Job! You just completed the Six Food Groups Quiz! – If you got: 6 correct  Excellent 4-5 correct  Good Job 1-3 correct  Keep practicing

NUTRITION FACTS !!

INTRODUCTION Each food group is important for us to eat because they give us energy and nutrients for us to have healthy, growing bodies! Let’s look at the 6 food groups and see why they are good for us!

DIRECTIONS We will learn the different nutrients each group gives us. Pay attention! There will be a quiz at the end!

INFORMATION The Food Guide Pyramid is divided into six food group categories: Grains, Fruits, Vegetables, Meat/Protein, Dairy, and Fats/Oils.

INFORMATION Grains: – Provide us with carbohydrates which gives us energy!

INFORMATION Fruits and Vegetables: – Both of these categories are high in nutrients, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and fiber!

INFORMATION Meat/Protein: – These foods are rich in protein, iron, and zinc.

INFORMATION Dairy: – Give us vitamins and minerals, especially calcium!

INFORMATION Fats/Oils: – This is the smallest section because we should eat the least amount from this group.

PRACTICE Directions: 1.Read the question. 2.Go back to the corresponding page for help if needed. 3.Chose the correct letter that shows your answer. * THIS IS ONLY FOR PRACTICE!

PRACTICE 1. What food group is rich is nutrients, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and fiber? a)GrainsGrains b)FatsFats c)ProteinProtein d)Fruits and VegetablesFruits and Vegetables

CORRECT! GREAT JOB! – Fruits and Vegetables both give us lots of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and fiber!

OOPS! – We get Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and fiber from our fruits and vegetables.

PRACTICE 2. What category gives us protein, iron, and zinc? a)FatsFats b)Fruits and VegetablesFruits and Vegetables c)ProteinProtein d)DairyDairy

CORRECT! GREAT JOB! – The Protein Group provides us with protein, iron, and zinc.

OOPS! – The group that gives us protein, iron, and zinc is the Protein Group.

QUIZ DIRECTIONS 1.Read the question. 2.Select the letter that shows the correct answer. 3.Keep track of how many you get correct. GOOD LUCK!

QUIZ 1. Which food group provides us with carbohydrates and energy? a)ProteinProtein b)GrainsGrains c)DairyDairy d)FatsFats

QUIZ CORRECT! GREAT JOB! – Grains give us carbohydrates which give us energy to do things!

QUIZ OOPS! – The group that provides us with carbohydrates and energy is the Grains Group.

QUIZ 2. Which food group is the smallest because we are supposed to eat the least amount of that group? a)FatsFats b)GrainsGrains c)Fruits and VegetablesFruits and Vegetables d)DairyDairy

QUIZ CORRECT! GREAT JOB! – We are not supposed to eat too many fats if we want our bodies to be healthy. That is why the Fats group is the smallest section of the Food Guide Pyramid.

QUIZ OOPS! – The Fats Group is the smallest category because we are supposed to eat the least amount of them.

QUIZ 3. Vitamins and minerals, especially calcium, are given to us by eating foods in what food group? a)ProteinProtein b)FatsFats c)DairyDairy d)GrainsGrains

QUIZ CORRECT! GREAT JOB! – Dairy products are high in vitamins and minerals, especially calcium.

QUIZ OOPS! – The correct answer is the Dairy Group. Dairy products are high in calcium.

QUIZ 4. Fruits and Vegetables give us: a)Vitamin AVitamin A b)Vitamin CVitamin C c)FiberFiber d)All of the aboveAll of the above

QUIZ CORRECT! GREAT JOB! – Fruits and Vegetables give us Vitamin A, Vitamin C, AND fiber!

QUIZ OOPS! – Fruits and Vegetables actually give us Vitamin A, Vitamin C, AND fiber.

AWESOME JOB! You completed the Nutrition Facts Quiz! – If you got: 4 correct  Excellent 2-3 correct  Great 1 correct  Good job, but keep practicing

Now you have learned the 6 basic food groups and some important nutrition facts!

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