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?