Food Groups
Let's learn the main categories of food!
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1. Fruits & Vegetables
These grow from plants. They are very healthy!
- Fruits: apple, banana, orange, strawberry, grape
- Vegetables: carrot, broccoli, potato, tomato, spinach
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2. Grains & Carbohydrates
These give you energy. They are often eaten with meals.
- Examples: bread, rice, pasta, cereal, oats
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3. Protein
These help build your body and make you strong.
- Meats: chicken, beef, pork
- Other: fish, eggs, beans, nuts, tofu
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4. Dairy
These are foods made from milk. They are good for your bones.
- Examples: milk, cheese, yogurt, butter
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5. Fast Food
Food served quickly at a restaurant. Tasty but not always healthy!
- Examples: hamburger, pizza, french fries, hot dog
Food for Meals
What do we usually eat at different times of the day?
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Breakfast (Morning)
Common breakfast foods include:
- Cereal or oats with milk
- Eggs and toast
- Fruit (like a banana)
- Yogurt
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Lunch (Midday)
Common lunch foods include:
- A sandwich (with meat, cheese, and vegetables)
- Soup and bread
- A salad
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Dinner (Evening)
Common dinner foods include:
- Chicken with rice and vegetables
- Pasta with tomato sauce
- Fish with potatoes
Test Your Knowledge!
Complete the exercises below and click "Check Answers" to see your score.
1. Which of these is a DAIRY product?
2. Hamburgers and pizza are examples of food.
3. Rice, pasta, and bread are all types of:
4. Apples, bananas, and oranges are all .