🍎 Topic Summary
MyPlate is a simple way to make sure you're getting all the nutrients you need! It divides your plate into sections for fruits, vegetables, grains, protein foods, and dairy. Using MyPlate helps you choose a variety of foods from each group to create healthy, balanced meals. When you fill your plate with colorful foods from each food group, you're giving your body the fuel it needs to learn, play, and grow!
This worksheet will help you learn about each food group and how to build your own MyPlate meals. Let's get started!
🧠 Part A: Vocabulary
Match the terms with their definitions:
- Terms:
- 🍏 Fruits
- 🥦 Vegetables
- 🍞 Grains
- 🥩 Protein Foods
- 🥛 Dairy
- Definitions:
- A. Foods made from milk that retain their calcium content.
- B. Includes foods like apples, bananas, oranges, and grapes.
- C. Includes foods like beef, chicken, beans, and nuts.
- D. Includes foods like bread, rice, pasta, and cereal.
- E. Includes foods like carrots, broccoli, spinach, and peppers.
| Term |
Definition (A, B, C, D, or E) |
| Fruits |
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| Vegetables |
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| Grains |
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| Protein Foods |
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| Dairy |
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✍️ Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Use the words below to fill in the blanks in the paragraph.
Words: MyPlate, vegetables, protein, fruits, grains
According to ________, a balanced meal includes ________, ________, ________, and ________. It helps ensure you get all the nutrients you need.
🤔 Part C: Critical Thinking
Describe what your favorite balanced meal looks like using the MyPlate guidelines. What food groups would you include and why? Be specific!