Healthy Foods and Nutrition
Kindergarten · Health · Study Guide
Learn about foods that help your body grow strong and stay healthy.
Food gives our bodies energy to play, learn, and grow. Not all foods are the same — some foods help our bodies stay strong and healthy, while others should only be eaten as a treat sometimes.
Fruits and vegetables are some of the healthiest foods we can eat. They come in many colors like red apples, orange carrots, green broccoli, and yellow bananas. Eating lots of colorful fruits and vegetables gives our bodies vitamins that keep us healthy.
Protein foods like eggs, beans, chicken, and fish help our muscles grow strong. Dairy foods like milk, cheese, and yogurt have calcium that makes our bones and teeth strong.
Grains like bread, rice, and oatmeal give us energy to run and play all day. Whole grain foods are the healthiest kind of grain.
Water is also very important! Our bodies need water every day to work properly. Drinking water is much better for us than drinking soda or juice with lots of sugar.
Sweet treats like candy and cookies are okay sometimes, but they should not be eaten all the time. Eating a mix of healthy foods every day helps us feel good and stay well.
Key terms
- nutrition
- The way food gives our body what it needs to grow and stay healthy
- vitamins
- Special things in foods that help our body stay healthy and fight sickness
- protein
- A nutrient in foods like eggs and chicken that helps build strong muscles
- calcium
- A nutrient found in milk and cheese that makes bones and teeth strong
- grains
- Foods like bread, rice, and oatmeal that give our bodies energy
Flashcards
- Apple
- A red, green, or yellow fruit that is a healthy snack
- Milk
- A dairy drink that helps build strong bones and teeth
- Carrot
- An orange vegetable that is good for your eyes and body
- Egg
- A protein food that helps your muscles grow strong
- Water
- The best drink for your body — drink it every day
- Bread
- A grain food that gives your body energy to play and learn
- Broccoli
- A green vegetable full of vitamins that keep you healthy
- Banana
- A yellow fruit that gives you energy and important vitamins
Questions
Which of these is a healthy food?
- Candy bar
- Apple
- Soda
- Chips
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Answer: Apple
Apples are fruits, which are healthy foods full of vitamins.
Drinking water every day is good for our bodies.
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Answer: True
Our bodies need water every day to work properly and stay healthy.
What do dairy foods like milk and cheese help make strong?
- Hair
- Eyes
- Bones and teeth
- Ears
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Answer: Bones and teeth
Dairy foods contain calcium, which makes our bones and teeth strong.
Fruits and vegetables come in many different ______.
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Answer: colors
Fruits and vegetables come in many colors like red, orange, green, and yellow.
We should eat candy and sweets at every meal.
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Answer: False
Sweets like candy should only be eaten as a treat sometimes, not at every meal.
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