Basic Food Groups
I. Grains
The grain category may not be very colorful but it still contains very yummy foods. Bread, oatmeal, and rice are all foods that can be found in the grain category. There are two different types of grains, whole grains and refined grains. Some examples of whole rains are whole wheat bread and oatmel. White bread, and white rice are examples of refined grains. It is healthier to eat more whole grains than refined grains. It is important to eat 2 servings of grains per day.
A. Whole
Grains
1. Whole-Wheat
Flour
2. Oatmeal
3. Brown
Rice
B. Refined
Grains
1. White
Bread
2. White
Rice
3. White
Flour
II. Dairy
The dairy category is where some of the yummiest
foods are found! Milk, cheese, yogurt, pudding, and ice cream are some examples
of foods found in this category. It is important the we get 2-3 cups of dairy
products everyday.
Dairy products help our bodies to stay healthy. Dairy products also help our
bones to stay strong!
A. Milk
B. Cheese
C. Yogurt
Vegetables should make up a major portion of our
diet. We should try to eat one to two servings of vegetables per meal. Corn,
peas, broccoli, and potatoes are all examples of vegetables. Vegetables provide
our bodies with nutrients it needs to stay healthy. Almost all vegetables can
be eaten raw or cooked.
A. Dark
Green Vegetables
B. Beans
and Peas
C. Starchy
Vegetables
D. Red
and Orange Vegetables
Some of the most colorful foods can be found in the
fruits category! There are many different types of fruits. Watermelons,
cherries, grapes, apples, and oranges are just a few examples of fruits. It is
important to eat one fruit with every meal. Eating fruit helps to keep our
bodies healthy.
A. Berries
B. Melons
V. Protein
Foods
There are many different types of foods that belong
to the protein category. Chicken, steak, eggs, and nuts are all examples of
protein foods. It is important for us to try and eat 2-4 oz of protein with
each meal. Protein helps to give our bodies the fuel it needs to keep going.
Protein also helps us to stay full so we do not over eat.
A. Meats
B. Poultry
C. Nuts
D. Eggs
E. Seafood
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