1. FOOD GROUPS

2. Food Groups What is a food group? What are the different food groups?
It is a category of foods that contain similar nutrients.
What are the different food groups?
Grains
Vegetables
Fruits
Milk
Meats and Beans
Oils

3. But how do I know how much I should eat from each food group?
Each group has a different recommended serving size depending on your age, size, sex, and level of physical activity.
Why is eating from different groups good for me?
It supplies your body with all the nutrients and energy that allow you to grow, do everyday activities, and help make your body healthy.

4. And a healthier body means a beautiful you
And a healthier body means a beautiful you. So who doesn’t want to be healthy? Let’s get started…

5. Grains You should eat at least 3 oz of grains a day
Examples: Whole-grain breads, crackers, rice, pasta
Grains are good sources of vitamins, minerals, and complex carbohydrates.
They also supply the body with fiber, iron, and vitamin B.

6. Grains Tips
There are two types of grains: whole-grains and refined grains. Look for whole-grains, because they have not been milled and have natural fiber, iron, and B vitamins. Refined grains generally have these essential components put back in after the milling process.

7. Vegetables
You should consume about 2 and a 1/2 cups of vegetables each day
Ex: Broccoli, spinach, carrots, sweet potatoes, and peas
They are low in fat and calories, too.
Vegetables are good sources of vitamins A and C, along with minerals also.

8. Vegetables Tips
There are 5 subgroups in the vegetables group. They include: Dark green vegetables Orange vegetables Dry beans and peas Starchy vegetables Other Try to include vegetables from each subgroup, such as spinach as a dark green vegetable, pinto beans from dry beans and peas, and celery from other.

9. Fruits You need about 2 cups of fruits everyday
Ex: Strawberries, bananas, oranges, and pomegranates
Like vegetables, fruits are low in fat and are good sources of vitamins A and C. Fruits are also excellent sources of potassium and carbohydrates.

10. Fruit Tips
Remember, not every product that has “fruit” in it counts as a serving of fruit. So, you should look for 100% fruit juices instead of sugar water with artificial fruit flavoring in it.

11. MILK
You need to consume three cups a day of milk, yogurt, or other dairy products
These foods are good sources of calcium and protein
There are also low fat alternatives to usual milk that help lower fat intake
There are also many other lactose free products for those who choose not to drink milk, but still need their calcium.

12. Meats and Beans
You need to consume at least 5 ½ oz everyday from the food group that includes meat, poultry, eggs, fish beans, peas, nuts and seeds.
These foods are good sources of vitamin B, iron and zinc.
It is good to grill, broil, or bake foods instead of frying them

13. Oil! Most teens need to consume 5 teaspoons of oil per day of oils
Oils are found in nuts, fish, cooking oil and salad dressings
Oils provide fatty acids and vitamin E
Oils tend to raise “bad” cholesterol levels in the blood and increase the risk for heart disease.

14. General
A good rule of thumb for the food groups is to have a variety of colors on your plate during a meal.

15. Questions Grains are great sources of _______?
Fiber b. Iron c. Calcium
d. All of the above e. Only (a) and (b)
How much food should you eat from the meats and beans food group?
5 ½ oz b. 3 oz c. 2 oz d. 4 oz
When comparing foods with Vitamins A and C, cold is to chilly, as ____ is to ______.
Vegetables: meats and beans b. Oil: fruits
c. Milk: vegetables d. Vegetables: fruits

16. WORKS CITED
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Health and Wellness. Glencoe, McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc Print.
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