Healthy Foods Flashcards

Kindergarten · Health · Flashcards

Practice identifying healthy foods and what they do for your body.

Flashcards

Fruit: A sweet food that grows on trees or plants and is full of vitamins — like apples, bananas, and strawberries
Vegetable: A plant food that helps keep your body healthy — like carrots, broccoli, and peas
Dairy: Foods made from milk, like cheese and yogurt, that make your bones and teeth strong
Protein: A nutrient in foods like eggs, beans, and chicken that helps your muscles grow strong
Grains: Foods like bread, rice, and pasta that give your body energy
Water: The best drink for your body — it keeps you hydrated and healthy every day
Vitamins: Special things in healthy foods that help your body grow and fight sickness
Calcium: A nutrient in dairy foods that makes your bones and teeth hard and strong
Sugar: A sweet ingredient in candy and soda that should only be eaten sometimes as a treat
Healthy snack: A food that is good for your body between meals, like fruit, vegetables, or cheese
Energy: What food gives your body so you can run, play, and learn all day
Balanced meal: A meal that includes different kinds of healthy foods to give your body everything it needs