Nutrition and You

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Nutrition and You

What you need to keep you healthy

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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

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Grains

Grains are breads and cereals

Rice and pasta are also from grains

Kids need 6 servings a day

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Vegetables

Vegetables are carrots, corn, broccoli, beans, peppers, tomatoes, spinach, lettuce, cabbage, and squash

You need 2½ cups of vegetables every day

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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

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Milk and Cheese

Milk, yogurt and cheese build strong teeth and bones

You need 3 cups or servings a day

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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

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Oils

Butter, margarine, salad dressing and fried foods

are mostly oil

Oil is good in small amounts - don’t get the large fries!

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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!