Science Station

Food Groups

Foods vs. Non-Foods

Welcome!

Today we will begin discussing what the different food groups

are and how they keep our bodies

healthy.

Eating

Eating the right food is very

important to keep your body healthy.

Junk food like chips and candy are not good for

your body.

Eating

It is suggested that you eat certain types of foods every day. Do you know what foods are important for you to eat every day? Let’s go to a website to find out!

Website

http://www.choosemyplate.gov/food-groups/

Video

What did we learn in the video?

Can you list the different types of food groups?

Video

What did we learn in the video?

Can you list the different types of food groups?

1.Grains/Carbohydrates

Video

What did we learn in the video?

Can you list the different types of food groups?

1.Grains/Carbohydrates

2.Dairy

Video

What did we learn in the video?

Can you list the different types of food groups?

1.Grains/Carbohydrates

2.Dairy

3.Proteins

Video

What did we learn in the video?

Can you list the different types of food groups?

1.Grains/Carbohydrates

2.Dairy

3.Proteins

4.Vitamins and Minerals, Fruits

Video

5. Vitamins and Minerals, Vegetables

Video

5. Vitamins and Minerals, Vegetables

Two other items that are consumed often are fats and water. We will discuss those two items as well.

Grains/Carbohydrates

In the video we learned that

grains/ carbohydrates are

foods such as cereal, rice, and bread. These foods give us

energy.

FatsFats, also give us energy but if we don’t use it fast

enough it turns into fat in our body. Too

much fat in your body is unhealthy.

However, it is important to know

that there are good fats and bad fats!!

Fats

Good FatsVegetable Oil

AlmondsAvocados

OlivesHazelnutsCashews

Fat in some Fish

Bad FatsSugary foods

CrackersFat in Meat

PopcornCoconut Oil

ButterLard

Fats

It is important to have fats in your diet, so don’t take them out completely. Just make sure you are eating the good fats every day and not eating a lot of the bad fats.

Proteins

Proteins are foods like eggs, nuts and meat. Some proteins help your body

grow bigger and stronger.

Proteins

We call proteins like cheese and milk dairy products.

Proteins

Have you ever heard of the word vegetarian or vegan? A vegetarian is someone who does not eat meat at all. A vegan is someone who does not eat animal products at all, including eggs, milk and butter. Some studies that scientists have done show that people who eat less animal products are healthier than people who eat a lot of animal products.

Proteins

So, although you want to make sure to get plenty of protein in your diet, you do not have to do that by eating meat or animal products. What types of foods do you think will give you protein other than animal products?

Proteins

BeansSoyWhole Grain BreadBrown RiceBarleyLegumesLentils

TofuNutsSeedsNut Butter

These are all very healthy proteins!!

Proteins

If you do eat meat, all of the proteins we just discussed are still very good for you so make sure to keep those in your diet. Some meats are healthier for you than others. Most seafood is low-fat and packed with protein. Lean meat like skinless chicken is better for you than red meat, like steak.

Vitamins and Minerals, Fruits

One of the most important types of foods for our body are fruits. Fruits

help us stay healthy and fight

diseases.

Vitamins and Minerals, Vegetables

Another very important food for

our body is vegetables.

Vegetables also help us fight

diseases and stay healthy.

Water

The most important thing we can put into our body is

water. You need water to keep you

hydrated, keep your body clean, and to

digest food.

Food for our Body Review

We need to eat all types of foods to keep our body healthy. This is what we call a balanced diet. You should try to eat more fruits, vegetables, and complex carbohydrates, while eating less sugar or bad fats!

Food and Nutrients

All of the food items we have discussed today provide your body with nutrients that will help your body stay strong and healthy. All animals, including humans, need enough nutrients to keep our bodies healthy and happy.

Next Time

Great job today! Next time we will

discuss how to eat a healthy meal

and we will learn what else we can

do to maintain healthy bodies.