Food Groups and a Balanced Diet
6Health39 min
Learning Objective
I can explain how different food groups contribute to a balanced diet.
Lesson Flow
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Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
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The five food groups are fruits, grains, vegetables, protein, and dairy.
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Grains are plants like oats, wheat, and barley, while vegetables are the roots, stems, or leaves of certain plants that we can eat.
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Foods made from cow milk or soy milk belong to the dairy group, while meats, fish, eggs, beans, peanut butter, and tofu belong to the protein group.
Practice
7 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Name one food from each of the following food groups: fruit, grain, vegetable, protein, and dairy. Explain how each food contributes to a balanced diet.”
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