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N UTRITION : T HE F IVE F OOD G ROUPS L ESSON P LAN This lesson is intended for 6th grade students Students will learn about each of the five food groups and will understand the importance of balanced nutrition and exercise. Students will be assessed at the end of the lesson through a pencil and paper test. T HE F OOD P YRAMID MyPyramid.gov T HE F IVE F OOD G ROUPS The Grain Group (Bread, Cereal, Rice, and Pasta) The Vegetable Group The Fruit Group The Milk Group (Milk, Yogurt, and Cheese) The Meat and Beans Group (Poultry, Fish, Eggs, Nuts Oils – Fats, Sweets T HE G RAIN G ROUP Foods in the Grain Group are divided into 2 groups: Whole Grains They contain the entire grain kernel. Whole wheat flour, oatmeal, brown rice Refined Grains They have been milled to remove the bran and germ to create a finer texture. White flour, white bread, white rice G RAIN G ROUP F OODS Rice, Oatmeal, Pasta, Bread, Cereals, Tortillas, Pitas, Crackers, Pretzels You need approximately 5 ounces a day 1 ounce equals: 1 slice of bread ½ cup of oatmeal 1 cup cold cereal W HY DO WE NEED GRAINS ? Most have complex carbohydrates that give us ENERGY! Enriched grains have Vitamin B and Iron, plus proteins, minerals, and vitamins These also give you ENERGY! T HE V EGETABLE G ROUP Servings can come from any vegetable or 100% vegetable juice 5 subgroups: Dark Green Broccoli, Spinach Orange Dry Beans and Peas Black, Pinto and Kidney Beans Starchy Carrots, Pumpkin, Sweet Potatoes Corn, Potatoes Others Artichokes, Beets, Tomatoes V EGETABLE G ROUP You need 2 to 2 ½ cups of vegetables Vegetables help : Reduce the risk for Diabetes Fiber aids in digestion and carbohydrates for energy Give you potassium to prevent bone loss Foliate helps the body form red blood cells. Vitamin A keeps eyes and skin healthy ,and helps to protect against infections. T HE F RUIT G ROUP Any fruit or 100% fruit juice counts as part of the fruit group. Fruits may be fresh, canned, frozen, or dried, and may be whole, cut-up, or pureed. F RUITS You need 1 ½ cups of fruit each day Fruits include: Apples Bananas Melons Berries Oranges F RUIT … Is a source of many vitamins (especially Vitamin C) Helps our body heal cuts and bruises Keeps teeth and gums healthy Maintains healthy blood pressure T HE M ILK G ROUP All liquid milk products and many foods made from milk are considered part of this food group. Foods made from milk that retain their calcium content are part of the group. Foods made from milk that have little to no calcium, such as cream cheese, cream, and butter, are not. Most milk group choices should be fat-free or low-fat. M ILK F OODS You need 3 cups of milk a day Milk group foods include: Pudding Yogurt Milk Cheese M ILK H ELPS … Build strong bones and teeth Calcium Maintain a healthy blood pressure Potassium Milk also helps…. Build muscle with proteins Adds Carbohydrates for energy Adds water for other benefits T HE M EAT AND B EANS G ROUP All foods made from meat, poultry, fish, dry beans or peas, eggs, nuts, and seeds are considered part of this group. Dry beans and peas are part of this group as well as the vegetable group. M EAT G ROUP You need 5 ounces a day Groups: 1 ounce = Meat – pork, beef, ham 1 egg Poultry – chicken, turkey 1 Tbsp peanut butter Eggs 1 ounce meat Nuts and Seeds – almonds, A small handful of nuts cashews, peanut butter Dry Beans and Peas – tofu, lentils, bean burgers Fish – shell, fin, canned M EAT G IVES Protein Building blocks for bones, muscles, cartilage, skin, and blood. Vitamin B US … Helps the body release energy, helps the function of the nervous system, aids in the formation of red blood cells, and helps build tissues. Vitamin E, Iron and Zinc O ILS Liquid at room temperature Vegetable oil Solid Fats Butter Also found in nuts, fish, salad dressing Serving size is 5 Tsp O ILS In moderation Usually get enough from your normal daily diet Oils do build fats They help absorb vitamins Insulate the nervous system Help fuel the body W HAT FOOD GROUP DOES PEANUT BUTTER BELONG TO ? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Grain Vegetable Fruit Meat and Beans Milk W HAT GROUP HELPS US TO HEAL CUTS AND BRUISES ? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Grain Vegetables Fruits Meat and Beans Milk W HAT ELSE DO YOU NEED TO STAY HEALTHY ? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Exercise Enough Sleep Cookies Good Hygiene Sunlight 1, 2 and 4 B LAST O FF Reach Planet Power by fueling your rocket with food and physical activity. “Fuel” tanks for each food group help keep track of how your choices fit into My Pyramid. http://teamnutrition.usda.gov/resources/game/B lastOff_Game.html E XERCISE Children should get at least 60 minutes of vigorous exercise each day. Running, biking, swimming, fast walking, playing sports E XERCISE H ELPS … Improves self-esteem and well-being Increases level of fitness Helps build and maintain bones, muscles, and joints Builds endurance and muscle strength Enhances flexibility and posture E XERCISE Presidents Council for Physical Fitness http://www.fitness.gov/ Kids Health http://kidshealth.org/parent/nutrition_fit/fitness /exercise.html S TAY H EALTHY A Healthy You! R EFERENCES http://kidshealth.org/kid/nutrition/food/pyramid .html# http://www.mypyramid.gov/pyramid/index.html http://school.discoveryeducation.com/lessonpla ns/programs/foodpyramid/
