MyPlate Food Groups Flashcards

Grade 2 · Health · Flashcards

Review the five food groups and healthy eating facts with these flashcards.

Flashcards

MyPlate: A food guide shaped like a dinner plate that shows the five food groups you should eat every day
Fruits food group: Includes foods like apples, bananas, strawberries, and oranges — eat them fresh, frozen, or canned
Vegetables food group: Includes foods like carrots, peas, broccoli, and sweet potatoes that are packed with vitamins
Grains food group: Includes bread, pasta, rice, and cereal — choose whole grains as often as possible
Protein food group: Includes meat, poultry, seafood, eggs, beans, peas, and nuts that help build strong muscles
Dairy food group: Includes milk, cheese, and yogurt — these foods contain calcium for strong bones and teeth
Calcium: A mineral found in dairy foods that makes bones and teeth strong
Whole grain: A grain that includes the whole seed, like whole wheat or oatmeal — healthier than white bread or white rice
Variety: Eating many different foods to make sure your body gets all the nutrients it needs
Portion: The amount of food you put on your plate at one time
Balanced meal: A meal that includes foods from several different food groups
Hydration: Drinking enough water to keep your body working well — water is always the best drink choice
Vitamin: A natural substance found in food that your body needs in small amounts to stay healthy