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the FOOD Pyramid

Eating Right Every Day

Eating Right Every Day Briefly describe the point of this lesson, which is that

the class will be learning about the relationship between good nutrition and health.

The Food PyramidFats, Oils & SweetsUSE SPARINGLY

Meat, Poultry, Fish, Dry Beans, Eggs & Nuts Group2-3 SERVINGS

Milk, Yogurt & Cheese Group

2-3 SERVINGS

Vegetable Group3-5 SERVINGS Fruit Group

2-4 SERVINGS

Bread, Cereal, Rice & Pasta Group6-11 SERVINGS

Fruit

List a few examples of fruits that are plentiful in your area.

Discuss how many servings a day children should eat and when they might have them.

Together, research and discuss the health benefits of fruits.

Encourage children to list foods that they like from this food group.

Vegetables

List a few examples of vegetables that are plentiful in your area.

Discuss how many servings a day children should eat and when they might have them.

Together, research and discuss the health benefits of vegetables.

Encourage children to list foods that they like from this food group.

Meats, Beans, and Nuts List a few examples of meats, beans, and nuts that

are plentiful in your area. Discuss how many servings a day children should eat

and when they might have them. Together, research and discuss the health benefits of

meat, beans, and nuts. Encourage children to list foods that they like from

this food group.

Milk, Yogurt, and Cheese List a few examples of dairy products that are plentiful

in your area. Discuss how many servings a day children should eat

and when they might have them. Together, research and discuss the health benefits of

dairy products. Encourage children to list foods that they like from

this food group.

Bread and Pasta Group

List a few examples of bread and pasta products that are plentiful in your area.

Discuss how many servings a day children should eat and when they might have them.

Together, research and discuss the health benefits of bread and pasta.

Encourage children to list foods that they like from this food group.

Fats, Oils, and Sweets

List examples of fats, oils, and sweets. Discuss how many daily servings at most children

should eat. Together, research and discuss the risks associated

with eating too much fat and too many sweets. Solicit class feedback on this food group.

Snacks

List a few examples of snacks. Discuss how many snacks a day children should eat. Solicit class feedback on healthy snacks.

Eat Well and Stay Healthy!

Encourage children to keep a daily food diary for a week, and to eat their favorite foods in each group to meet the daily requirements.

Discuss their findings at the end of the week. How might each child eat more healthfully?

Conclusion

Summarize the health benefits of each food group. Encourage children to do research on any new finding

about food and health. Encourage children to continue keeping a food diary. Ask your school nurse or doctor to visit the class to

share facts about food and health on an ongoing basis.