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2 . D E V I N A DW I I N DA H P17334118018

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5 . E R N I TA D W I L E S TA R I P17334118025
EATING FOODS FROM THE FOOD GUIDE PYRAMID AND
BEING PHYSICALLY ACTIVE WILL HELP YOU GROW
HEALTHY AND STRONG.
EAT SMALL AMOUNTS OF YOUR
FAVORITE FOODS FROM THIS
CATEGORY……….
• Cakes
• Condiments
• Soft drinks
• Chips
• Cookies
EAT 2-3 SERVINGS…..
• Milk
• Cheese
• Yogurt
• Ice Cream
• Strengthen bones which are growing stronger and
longer
• Stops bleeding if you get cut or bruised
• Muscles contract and relax
 HOW DO I GET THE CALCIUM I NEED?
• String Cheese – Combined with fresh or dried fruit
• Mini Snacks – baby carrots, whole grain crackers, low fat milk
• Veggie pizza
 EAT 2-3 SERVINGS…….
• Dried beans and peas
• Beef
• Pork
• Chicken and turkey
• Fish
• nuts
FOODS IN THE VEGETABLE GROUP GIVES US:
• Vitamin A
• Vitamin C
• Fiber
EAT 3-5 SERVINGS…..
• Broccoli
• Corn
• Lettuce
• Tomato
• Mushrooms
THE VITAMINS PROVIDED BY
EATING VEGETABLES……
• Vitamin A – Helps us to see in the dark
and keeps our skin healthy.

• Vitamin C – Helps prevent diseases

EAT 2-4 SERVINGS
• Raspberries
• Apples
• Kiwi
• Strawberries
FRUIT GROUP FOODS PROVIDES
EAT 6-11 SERVINGS
• Bread
• Cereal
• Pasta – spaghetti and/or macaroni noodles
• Pancakes
GRAIN GROUP FOODS GIVES US
Carbohydrates for the Energy We
Need to Play, Learn, Sleep and
Keep Our Bodies Running 24
Hours a Day!
WAYS TO INCREASE YOUR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
• Recess
• Playing sports
• Exercising
LET THE PYRAMID GUIDE
YOUR FOOD CHOICES
• Encourage regular intake of calcium rich foods
• Increase physical activity
• Restrict intake of low nutrient beverages
• Take a more active role deciding what is
purchased when shopping with your parents
Corbin, C. B., Corbin, W. R., Lindsey, R., & Welk, G. J.
(2003). 5th Edition. Concepts of Fitness and
Wellness.

Insel, P. M., & Roth, W. T. (2002). Core Concepts in

Health.

http://www.healthfinder.gov

http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic