Eating Healthy: Exploring Our Food Groups

Learning about the 5 food groups Making healthy choices Year 1 Health Education

What Do You Think?

Why do we need to eat food? What happens if we only eat one type of food? How does food help our bodies?

The Australian Guide to Healthy Eating

Shows us 5 important food groups Helps us choose healthy foods Like a rainbow of different colours Each group helps our body in special ways

The 5 Food Groups

Vegetables & Legumes + Fruits

{"left":"Give us vitamins to fight sickness\nHelp us see better in the dark\nMake our skin glow\nCome in lots of bright colours","right":"Give us energy to play\nHelp our bodies grow strong\nKeep our teeth and gums healthy\nTaste sweet and delicious"}

Grains + Lean Meats & Alternatives

{"left":"Give us energy for learning and playing\nHelp our brains think clearly\nKeep us feeling full\nInclude bread, rice, and pasta","right":"Help build strong muscles\nGive us protein to grow\nInclude fish, chicken, eggs, and nuts\nHelp our bodies repair when we get hurt"}

Food Sorting Challenge!

Work in groups of 5 Sort the food pictures into the correct groups Talk about why each food belongs in that group Help your teammates if they need it

Design Your Healthy Plate

Draw or paste foods from ALL 5 groups Make your plate colorful like a rainbow Think about a meal you would enjoy eating Share your healthy plate with the class