Exploring Healthy Food Groups
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Objective
I can name different healthy food groups.
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Key concepts
3 concepts
- 1
Healthy eating means eating a balanced diet to keep our bodies fit, strong, and full of energy.
- 2
The five main food groups are fruits and vegetables, carbohydrates, proteins, dairy, and fats.
- 3
To have a balanced diet, you should eat your five a day, drink six to eight cups of water, and eat three meals a day with snacks.
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Practice
3 questions
Name one food that is a fruit or vegetable.
Which food group helps keep your bones strong?
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Exit ticket
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“Name the five main food groups that are part of a healthy diet.”
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