Name the five food groups discussed in the video.

The five food groups are fruits, grains, vegetables, protein, and dairy.

Explain why candy does not fit into any of the main food groups.

Candy is mostly made of sugar and does not contain the nutrients our bodies need to stay healthy, which are found in the main food groups.

Examples of foods in the grain group include bread, noodles, oatmeal, cereal, and rice.

Eating from different food groups ensures that our bodies get a variety of nutrients needed for energy and to stay healthy.

I can explain how different food groups contribute to a balanced diet.

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The five food groups are fruits, grains, vegetables, protein, and dairy.
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Grains are plants like oats, wheat, and barley, while vegetables are the roots, stems, or leaves of certain plants that we can eat.
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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.