Types Of Food

key notes:

Types of Food

Fruits

Examples: Apples, bananas, oranges, grapes.

Characteristics: Sweet or sour, can be eaten raw, often have seeds or pits.

Vegetables

Examples: Carrots, broccoli, spinach, potatoes.

Characteristics: Usually eaten cooked or raw, can be crunchy or soft.

Grains

Examples: Rice, bread, cereal, pasta.

Characteristics: Made from wheat, rice, or other cereals, often provide energy.

Proteins

Examples: Chicken, fish, eggs, beans.

Characteristics: Help build muscles, can be found in both animal and plant sources.

Dairy

Examples: Milk, cheese, yogurt.

Characteristics: Made from milk, good for bones due to calcium content.

Sweets and Snacks

Examples: Cookies, chips, candy.

Characteristics: Often high in sugar or salt, should be eaten in moderation.

Fun Activities

• Food Sorting: Have students sort pictures of different foods into categories.
• Food Tasting: Introduce small samples of various types of food for students to taste and describe.
• Food Art: Create fun shapes or pictures using different food items.

Key Takeaways

• Balance: Eating a variety of foods from each category helps us stay healthy.
• Moderation: Sweets and snacks are fun but should be eaten less often.
• Nutrition: Different foods provide different nutrients that our bodies need to grow and stay strong.

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