What could you do to keep healthy?

What could you eat to keep healthy?

What can you remember to keep healthy?

Brush your teeth

Wash your hands

wash your clothes

Have a bath or shower

Food Why we need to eat

and drink some food?

Have good health

Give you energy

Make your body

strong and healthy

Help you grow well

Do you know the nutrients? Protein Carbohydrates Small amount of

fat Vitamins Minerals Water, Fiber

TO BE HEALTHYTO BE HEALTHY

HOW CAN I CLASSIFY THE FOOD?

- THIS IS A WAY -

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1. THE GRAIN GROUP

• Include (Bread, Cereal, Rice and Pasta group)

• 6 Servings for children every day

• Provide: Energy, work well, good health and

digestion, grow and be strong.

• Food: Wheat, rolls, tortillas, bagels, pancakes

2. VEGETABLE GROUP

• Vegetable from leaves, stems, roots, flowers, seeds

• 3 Servings for children every day

• Provide: Energy, good health and digestion, body

working well.

• Food: Tomato, carrot, potato, cabbage, broccoli, peas,

greens beans, celery, peppers

3. FRUIT GROUP

• Fruit from flowers of different plants.

• 2 Servings for children every day

• Provide: Energy, good health and digestion,

body work well.

• Food: Apple, bananas, citrus (orange, lemon,

grapefruit), peaches, pears, melons, grapes.

4. DAIRY GROUP

• Include milk, yogurt and cheeses group.

• 2 Servings for children every day

• Provide: Calcium to strong, bones, strong

teeth, good growth.

5. PROTEIN GROUP

• Include (Meat, poultry, fish, eggs)

• 2 Servings for children every day

• Provide: good growth, strong muscles and bones.

• Food: Meat, eggs, dry beans, nuts, peanut butter

group.

6. FATS, OILS, SWEETS GROUP (F/O/S)

• Have lots of sugar &/or fat

• If children eat a lot – They may get sick.

• Candies: Chocolate, jelly beans, fruit rolls

• Baked goods: most cakes, donuts, pies, cookies

• Drinks: sodas

• Fried foods: fries, bacon, fried fish, chips