EATING HEALTHY

By: Amy and Caroline

Introductions

What is your favorite food?

Food Groups The five main food groups are:

Vegetables Grains Protein Fruit Dairy

Where does each food group fit on to this plate?

Serving Size HOW MUCH we eat is just as

important as WHAT we eat

How big is a serving size of… Pasta or mac and cheese?

Chicken?

Serving Size

Time to put you to the test!

What can we do to stay active and balance those extra servings?

What food group should take up the most space on your plate?

Vegetables!

Examples of…

Vegetables Fruit

Examples of…

Protein Grains

Examples of…

Dairy

THE SUGAR TEST

Now it’s time to put you to the test!

Can you name the food group?

Chocolate Milk

Can you name the food group?

Nuts

Can you name the food group?

Rice

Can you name the food group?

Tomatoes

Can you name the food group?

Mushrooms

Which food is better for you?

Chips vs. Popcorn

Which food is better for you?Dark chocolate vs. milk chocolate

Which food is better for you?

Whole milk vs. 1% milk

Which food is better for you?

Whole wheat bread vs. White bread

Which food is better for you?

Coke vs. Juice