Karen Corsey

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• Karen Corsey
• 4th Grade Health

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• Today we will discuss and review the following
• Five Basic Food Groups
• Choose My Plate
• The Importance of Healthy Eating

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Krispy Kreme Donut
Healthy Eating

• Which do you think is healthier and better for
  your body?

OR
Fresh Fruit Salad
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We are What we Eat

• To be fit and healthy you need to eat good food.
• If you eat well, you will be well but if you eat
  badly you will feel badly.

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The Five Basic Food Groups
Fruits
Vegetables
Protein Foods
Grains
Dairy
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Choose My Plate
Goodbye PyramidHello My Plate
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CHOOSE MY PLATE
Red for Fruits
Each section is a different size and color
coded. Orange for grains
Blue for dairy
Purple for Protein
Green for Vegetables
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• The five food groups are the building blocks for
  healthy eating.
• We need the right amounts of good food to keep
  our bodies healthy so we are able to play and
  work at our best.

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The Fruit Group

• What is your favorite fruit?

• Apples
• Bananas
• Peaches
• Pears
• Blueberries
• Honeydew
• Raisins
• Orange juice
• Grapefruit juice

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The Benefits of Eating Fruits

• Intake of vitamin A C
• Source of fiber
• Fight off infections
• Healing the body
• Promote good vision
• Healthy Skin

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Fruit Serving

• 9-13 years old 3 servings of fruit 1 ½ cups
• 1 banana 16 grapes 1 ½ cups
• Fruit can be fresh, frozen, canned, or dried.

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The Vegetable Group

• What is your favorite vegetables?
• Vegetables may be fresh, raw, cooked, frozen, or
  canned.

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The Vegetable Group

• Dark Green Vegetables
• Broccoli
• Spinach
• Starchy Vegetables
• Corn
• Green Peas
• Beans and Peas
• Pinto Beans
• Kidney Beans
• Dark Green Vegetables
• Broccoli
• Spinach

• Starchy Vegetables
• Corn
• Green Peas
• Beans and Peas
• Pinto Beans
• Kidney Beans
• Sweet Potatoes
• Red Peppers
• Other Vegetables
• Beets
• Cabbages

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The Benefits of Eating Vegetables

• Help keep you healthy
• Main source of vitamin A
• High in fiber
• Fat free

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Vegetables Serving

• 9-13 years old4 servings of vegetables 2 cups
• 1 cup of broccoli, 1 cup of carrots, 1 cup of
  beans, 1 celery stalk 2 cups

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The Grains Group
Name a food that is made from grains.
Bread Pasta Oatmeal Cereals Tortillas Popcorn Rice

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The Grains Group

• Grains are divided into two groups
• Whole Grains
• Refined Grains

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• Provide B vitamins
• Iron
• Fiber
• Weight management
• Help reduce risk of heart disease

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Grains Serving

• Daily recommendation for 9-13 years
• 5 servings 5 ounces
• 1 pack of Instant oatmeal 1 ounces
• 1 large bagel 4 ounces

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Protein Foods

• Protein foods are made
• Meat
• Poultry
• Seafood
• Beans
• Peas
• Eggs
• processed soy products
• Nuts seeds

Both are part of the vegetable group too!
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The Benefits of Eating Protein

• Protein enriched foods provide protein to help
  build strong muscles and bones.
• Healthy skin
• Prevention of heart disease
• Nutrients called omega-3 fatty acids
• Eating leaner and not fatty meats help to keep
  your healthy heart.

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Protein Foods Serving

• Daily recommendation for 9-13 years 5 servings
  5 ounces
• 1 can of tuna 3 to 4 ounces
• 1 cup bean soup 2 ounces
• 1 ounce of nuts or seeds 2 ounces

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The Dairy Group

• Foods made from milk.
• Fat-free or low-fat milk products

• Dairy foods Include
• Milk
• Cheese
• Yogurt
• Soy beverage
• Ice cream

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The Benefits of Dairy Products

• Calcium for strong bones and teeth
• Vitamin D
• Reduce osteoporosis in adulthood

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Dairy Serving

• 3 servings 3 cups
• 1 cup milk 1 cup yogurt 2 slice of cheese 3
  cups

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Pledge to be an Eat Smart Kid
I agree to be an Eat-Smart kid! I know that my
body needs a balanced meal made of foods groups.
Being an Eat-Smart kid means eating variety of
foods such as whole grains, fruits and
vegetables, lean meats or beans, and calcium-rich
foods like milk every day.
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