Athletics & Wellness Grade 1 45 min

Meet the Food Group Friends

Let's meet our Food Group Friends! Learning about them helps us choose yummy foods that give our bodies the energy to play and grow strong.

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What & Why

Imagine your plate is a team playground! To have the most fun and energy, you need different players. These players are our Food Group Friends: Fruits, Vegetables, Grains, Protein, and Dairy. Eating a little from each group every day helps your body run, jump, learn, and grow!We can use MyPlate to help us remember to make half our plate fruits and vegetables!
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Example 1 — Grains & Vegetables

Let's build a healthy plate! First, we need Gogo Grains for energy. Let's pick some yummy pasta. Next, we add Veggie the Victor to help us stay healthy. Let's add some bright green broccoli!Our plate now has:Grains (Pasta)Vegetables (Broccoli)This gives us GO power and vitamins to fight sniffles!
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Example 2 — Protein & Fruits

Now, let's add our builders and a sweet treat! Captain Protein helps build strong muscles. Let's add some meatballs. For a colorful and sweet friend, we add Fruity Fran! A few juicy orange slices will be perfect.Our plate now has:Protein (Meatballs)Fruits (Orange Slices)This helps our muscles grow and gives us a healthy, sweet taste!

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Sample Practice Questions

Beginner
Which food group friend helps build strong muscles?
A.Gogo Grains
B.Captain Protein
C.Veggie the Victor
D.Fruity Fran
Beginner
Bread, pasta, and rice belong to which food group?
A.Dairy
B.Fruits
C.Grains
D.Vegetables
Beginner
It's time for an afternoon snack and you feel tired. What is the BEST choice to give you energy?
A.A glass of water
B.A handful of crackers
C.A lollipop
D.A nap

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Meet the Food Group Friends is a Grade 1 Athletics & Wellness lesson on ExcelOS.

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Let's meet our Food Group Friends! Learning about them helps us choose yummy foods that give our bodies the energy to play and grow strong.

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This lesson includes 12 practice questions across multiple difficulty levels, each with instant feedback and explanations.

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