1. What you need to keep you healthy
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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