2. The FOOD Pyramid Steps to a healthier you

3. Eating Right Every Day  Good nutrition and health.

4. The Food Pyramid Steps to a healthier you GRAINSVEGETABLESFRUITSOILSMILKMEAT & BEANS

5. Grains  List a few examples of grains that are plentiful in your area. Bread, rye bread, Nestle cereals  Your favourite food from this group Nestle cereals

6. Vegetables Vary your veggies  List a few examples of vegetables that are plentiful in your area. Tomatoes, mushrooms, cucumbers, broccoli, potatoes, peas, carrots  Your favourite food from this group Tomatoes, cucumbers

7. Fruits Focus on fruits  List a few examples of fruits that are plentiful in your area. Bananas, apples, strawberries, cherries, watermelon, oranges, grapefruit  Your favourite food from this group Strawberries, cherries, watermelon

8. Oils Know your fats  List a few examples of oils and fats. sunflower oil, olive oil,  Your favourite food from this group

9. Milk Get your calcium rich foods  List a few examples of milk products. Milk, yoghurt, cheese, cream,  Your favourite food from this group Yoghurt, cheese

10. Meat and Beans Go lean on protein  List a few examples of meat and bean products that are plentiful in your area. Pork, chicken, beef, sausages,  Your favourite food from this group Chicken

11. Discretionary Calories Extras for luxury foods  What are discretionary calories?  Discuss how many discretionary calories children should eat every day.  Solicit class feedback for examples of ways to use discretionary calories.

12. Physical Activity Strive for 60 minutes or more per day  What is physical activity?  Discuss moderate vs. vigorous activity.

13. Eat Well and Stay Healthy!  Eat your favorite foods in each group to meet your daily requirements.  Discuss students’ findings at the end of the week.  How might each child eat more healthfully?

14. Conclusion  Summarize the health benefits of each food group.  Do research on any new finding about food and health.  Continue keeping a food diary.  Strive for 60 minutes or more of physical activity every day.  Invite your school nurse or doctor to visit the class to share facts about food and health.