| nutrition |
-the process of making or
getting food |
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balanced diet |
-when a person eats a
variety of healthy foods every day |
| good health habits |
•balanced diet
•exercise regularly
•be clean
•healthy snacks |
| food pyramid |
-shows food groups and
servings per day for a well balanced diet |
| energy |
-what your body needs in
order to be able to do work |
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grains
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-helps body store energy
Ex-->cereal, bread, rice, pasta
Make half your grains whole.
Eat 6 ounces every day. |
vegetables
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help fight sickness
Ex-->carrots, celery
Vary your veggies.
Eat 2 1/2 cups every day. |
fruit
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- help fight sickness
Ex-->apple, orange
Focus on fruits.
Eat 1 1/2 cups every day. |
milk (dairy)
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- food group that helps to build strong bones and healthy
teeth
Ex-->milk,
cheese
Get your calcium-rich foods.
Get 3 cups every day. |
meats and beans (protein)
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- help build strong, healthy body
Ex-->meat, fish, beans,
nuts, eggs
Go lean with protein.
Eat 5 ounces every day. |
oils
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- Oils are not a food group, get oil from fish,
nuts and liquid oils (corn, canola, soybean). |
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*Find your balance between food and fun. |
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Fats and sugars |
- know your limits |
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 Learning
Links |
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My Pyramid |
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explanation of the food pyramid for kids |
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A Close Look at My Pyramid |
- includes diet and
exercise |
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Tips for Families |
-ways to
eat healthy and fit in exercise |
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My Pyramid Coloring Page |
-blank pyramid for kids
to complete and color |
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My Pyramid Worksheet |
-kids
can keep track of daily food and activity |
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My Pyramid Blast Off Game |
-interactive food and exercise game |
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The Big
Problem Thinkquest |
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