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Nutrition and You

Discover the importance of the six food groups essential for daily nutrition: Grains, Vegetables, Fruits, Milk and Cheese, Oils, and Meat and Beans. Learn how many servings of each group are needed to maintain a healthy diet, including daily recommendations like 6 servings of grains and 2.5 cups of vegetables. Emphasize the benefits of each group in building strong bones, muscles, and overall health. Additionally, focus on healthy eating habits such as limiting sweets and fats while exercising daily for optimal wellness.

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Nutrition and You

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  1. Nutrition and You What you need to keep you healthy

  2. Food Groups • You need each of the 6 food groups every day for best nutrition • The groups are • Grains • Vegetables • Fruits • Milk and cheese • Oils • Meat and beans

  3. Grains • Grains are breads and cereals • Rice and pasta are also from grains • Kids need 6 servings a day

  4. Vegetables • Vegetables are carrots, corn, broccoli, beans, peppers, tomatoes, spinach, lettuce, cabbage, and squash • You need 2½ cups of vegetables every day

  5. Fruits • Fruits include apples, oranges, pineapple, strawberries, mangoes, kiwi, pears, peaches, and apricots – but there are many more • You need 1 ½ cups of fruit a day

  6. Milk and Cheese • Milk, yogurt and cheese build strong teeth and bones • You need 3 cups or servings a day

  7. Meat and Beans • Meats and beans build strong muscles and brains • Meats can be beef, pork, chicken, fish and more • Peanut butter and eggs are in this group, too

  8. Oils • Butter, margarine, salad dressing and fried foods are mostly oil • Oil is good in small amounts - don’t get the large fries!

  9. Eat healthy to stay healthy • Limit sweets • Limit fried and fatty foods • Eat lots of veggies and fruit • Drink lots of milk • Drink lots of water • EXERCISE every day • Now you’re on your way!

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