Nutrition 101

Nutrition 101

Healthy Food Basics

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Today you will learn how to make healthier food choices:

• The current food groups

• Which foods are healthier than others

• How to build a healthy meal

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Food Groups

Select each group to learn more.

Vegetables

Dairy

Fruits

Proteins

Grains

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Quiz Time!

Which food is part of two food groups?

rice

beans

milk

CORRECT!

Beans, peas, and lentils are part of the PROTEIN group and the VEGETABLE group.

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Quiz Time!

Quiz Time!

Which is a food group?

seafood

bread

protein

CORRECT!

The PROTEIN group includes foods like meat, seafood, nuts, seeds, beans and soy products.

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MAKE A GROCERY LIST

Drag the name of each food group to the grocery list.

proteins

bread

Grocery List

*Buy all 5 food groups!

dairy

grains

vegetables

beans

milk

beef

fruits

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GROCERY LIST COMPLETE!

Great job!

Now that you know the food groups, lets learn how to choose healthy foods from each group.

Grocery List

*Buy all 5 food groups!

proteins

dairy

bread

beans

grains

vegetables

milk

beef

fruits

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Choosing Healthy Foods

Fruits & Vegetables

Vegetables

Eating healthy fruits and vegetables can reduce the risk of:

• heart disease

Fruits

• stroke

• cancer

Include fiber and potassium

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Choosing Healthy Foods

Dairy

Dairy

Dairy products can help build strong bones and teeth:

• calcium

• protein

• potassium

• zinc

• vitamins A, D, and B12

Watch for a high fat content

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Choosing Healthy Foods

Choosing Healthy Foods

Proteins

Proteins are the basis of:

Proteins

• bones

• skin

• muscles

• hair

• cartilage

Different proteins offerdifferent nutrients

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Choosing Healthy Foods

Grains

Whole grains include fiber, key vitamins and iron:

Grains

• reduce cholesterol levels

• lower risk of heart disease

• keep body functioning properly

Refined grains are not the same quality

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SHOP FOR FRUITS

Choose the healthier item to add to your cart.

frozen peaches

canned peaches

SHOP FOR FRUITS

CORRECT! Frozen fruits are closer to their original form!

frozen peaches

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SHOP FOR VEGETABLES

Choose the healthier item to add to your cart.

leafy greens

fresh peas

SHOP FOR VEGETABLES

CORRECT! Leafy greens contain less calories and carbohydrates.

leafy greens

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SHOP FOR DAIRY

Choose the healthier item to add to your cart.

1% milk

fruit yogurt

SHOP FOR DAIRY

CORRECT! Reduced fat dairy products are lower in sugar and fat.

1% milk

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SHOP FOR PROTEIN

Choose the healthier item to add to your cart.

hot dogs

eggs

SHOP FOR PROTEIN

CORRECT! Eggs are lower in fat and less processed.

eggs

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SHOP FOR GRAINS

Choose the healthier item to add to your cart.

popcorn

pretzels

SHOP FOR GRAINS

CORRECT! Popcorn is made from whole grains.

popcorn

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SHOPPING COMPLETE!

Great work! Now that you know which foods to choose next time you shop, lets learn how to portion each food into a meal.

frozen peaches

leafy greens

1% milk

eggs

popcorn

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MyPlate

Dairy

6 Food Groups

Select each section to learn more.

Dairy

Grains

Fruits

Fats, Oils, & SweetsUse sparingly

Grains

Fruits

Meat, Poultry, & Fish Group 2-3 servings

Vegetables

Milk, Yogurt, & Cheese Group2-3 servings

Vegetables

Fruit Group 2-4 servings

Vegetable Group3-5 servings

Proteins

Proteins

Bread, Cereal, & Rice Group 6-11 servings

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Get Your MyPlate Plan

Select 'Start' to get your individualized plan.

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CREATE YOUR PLATE

Drag the correct food group to each portion of the plate.

Grains

Fruits

Dairy

Vegetables

Proteins

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PLATE COMPLETE!

Great job! Next, let's build a healthy plate!

Dairy

Fruits

Grains

Vegetables

Proteins

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CREATE YOUR PLATE

Drag the healthiest food from each group to build your plate.

noodles

salmon

steak

pear

pudding

brown rice

yogurt

raisins

sweet potato

broccoli

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PLATE COMPLETE!

Great job! Click on each plate section to learn more about these choices.

yogurt

noodles

steak

pear

brown rice

pudding

broccoli

salmon

raisins

sweet potato

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• create new meals

Great job!

• 5 food groups

Learn more about MyPlate and healthy eating: www.myplate.gov

• choose the healthiest options

• try new foods

Use your MyPlate plan.

You're ready!

Get more info.

Get a personalized MyPlate Plan for each member of your family: www.myplate.gov/myplate-plan

• track your progress

• how to build a healthy meal!

Ways to get started: www.dietaryguidelines.gov (pdf)

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