The Six Food Groups

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Nutrition

• The Six Food Groups
• By Julie Binkowski

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What is Nutrition?

• The dictionary defines nutrition as the act or
  process of nourishing or of being nourished
• Nutrition is essential for humans, food helps
  give us the energy we need to be active
• There are six different food groups which will
  help nourish your body

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The Six Food Groups

• Meat
• Eat about 5.5 ounces of meat daily (about the
  sized of your hand in a fist)
• Meats consist of chicken, beef, fish, and even
  beans and nuts!
• Vegetables
• Eat about 2 cups of veggies every day
• Veggies lettuce, corn, carrots, and even beans
• Fruits
• Eat 2 cups of fruit every day
• Fruits apples, strawberries, peaches, and
  melons

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The Six Food Groups (cont.)

• Fats
• It is important to limit the fats that come from
  foods like butter and candy
• Fats that are better for you come from foods such
  as nuts, vegetable oils, and fish
• Dairy
• Eat about 2 cups of dairy a day
• Dairy products consist of yogurt, milk, cheese,
  and even pudding and ice cream
• Its important to choose dairy products that are
  low in fat.
• Grains
• Eat at least 3 ounces of whole grains every day
• Grains are found in foods such as rice, cereal,
  and pasta

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The Six Food Groups Pop Quiz!

• Beans can be considered a vegetable as well as
  a____.

• A. Grain
• B. Fruit
• C. Meat
• D. Dairy

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Sorry that is not the correct answer

• Click here to review the six food groups again

Remember what you are looking for. Beans can be
considered a veggie and what else?!
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You have chosen the correct answer!

• Beans can be considered a Vegetable as well as a
  meat!
• Nice Work!!

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BIO

• Who Julie Binkowski
• What 22 Year old physical education major,
  elementary minor.
• Where Originally from Roseville, MI, and love
  living in Kalamazoo and WMU!
• Why I want to educate the youth about living
  healthy and active lifestyles thorough out a
  lifetime!