Food Groups and a Balanced Diet
Grade 6 · Health · 39 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can explain how different food groups contribute to a balanced diet.
Warm-Up Video
SciShow Kids · 4:32
The 5 Fabulous Food Groups
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
The five food groups are fruits, grains, vegetables, protein, and dairy.
- 2
Grains are plants like oats, wheat, and barley, while vegetables are the roots, stems, or leaves of certain plants that we can eat.
- 3
Foods made from cow milk or soy milk belong to the dairy group, while meats, fish, eggs, beans, peanut butter, and tofu belong to the protein group.
Practice Questions
7 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Name one food from each of the following food groups: fruit, grain, vegetable, protein, and dairy. Explain how each food contributes to a balanced diet.”
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