1. Nutrition and You What you need to keep you healthy

2. Food Groups • You need each of the 6 food groups every day for best nutrition • The groups are • Grains • Vegetables • Fruits • Milk and cheese • Oils • Meat and beans

3. Grains • Grains are breads and cereals • Rice and pasta are also from grains • Kids need 6 servings a day

4. Vegetables • Vegetables are carrots, corn, broccoli, beans, peppers, tomatoes, spinach, lettuce, cabbage, and squash • You need 2½ cups of vegetables every day

5. Fruits • Fruits include apples, oranges, pineapple, strawberries, mangoes, kiwi, pears, peaches, and apricots – but there are many more • You need 1 ½ cups of fruit a day

6. Milk and Cheese • Milk, yogurt and cheese build strong teeth and bones • You need 3 cups or servings a day

7. Meat and Beans • Meats and beans build strong muscles and brains • Meats can be beef, pork, chicken, fish and more • Peanut butter and eggs are in this group, too

8. Oils • Butter, margarine, salad dressing and fried foods are mostly oil • Oil is good in small amounts - don’t get the large fries!

9. Eat healthy to stay healthy • Limit sweets • Limit fried and fatty foods • Eat lots of veggies and fruit • Drink lots of milk • Drink lots of water • EXERCISE every day • Now you’re on your way!

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