What I like about Cheese is that you can put it on veggiesAnd it tastes mmm mmm so good (Yeah)I like to talk about food‘Cause its my favorite thing to doEvery treat from yellow to blueRed and green, so lets all singTell me all about your favorite foods(Mine is Pizza)(And I like Hamburgers too)(I’ll eat ice cream cake, ‘til my tummy aches)But then here’s what I’ll do(Here is what I’ll do)I’ll share some of mine with you

Yummy YummyOooooIn my tummyOooooYummy Yummy

I like noodles in a bowlChicken Nuggets make me lose control‘Cause the taste mmm mmm so good (Yeah)(I’ll eat ice cream cake, ‘til my tummy aches)But then here’s what I’ll do(Here is what I’ll do)I’ll share some of mine with youYUMMY YUMMY FOOD!

the FOOD Pyramid

Steps to a healthier you

So what is this Food Pyramid?

An Egyptian refrigerator

A stack of Meatballs

It’s a guide that helps us choose healthy food

Nope try again.

Okay, that is a pyramid of food but it’s not THE Food

Pyramid.Try again.

You’re right!!!

•The Food Pyramid is a guide that helps us make healthy food choices.

•The Food Pyramid is a guide that helps us make healthy food choices.

The Food PyramidThis is what The Food Pyramid looks like

GRAINS

VEGETABLES FRUITS

OILS

MILK

MEAT & BEANS

(Protein)

The Food PyramidThis is what The Food Pyramid looks like

GRAINS

VEGETABLES FRUITS

OILS

MILK

MEAT & BEANS

(Protein)

GrainsMake half of your grains whole

GRAINSVEGETABLE

S

FRUITS OILS

MILK

MEAT & BEANS

Grains: Bread, cereal, rice, tortillas, and pasta. Whole-grain products such as whole-wheat bread, oatmeal, and brown rice are recommended because they

have more fiber and help you feel

full.

VegetablesVary your veggies

GRAINSVEGETABLE

S

OILS

MILK

MEAT & BEANS

FRUITS

Which of the following is not

vegetables?

FruitsFocus on fruits

GRAINSVEGETABLE

S

FRUITS OILS

MILK

MEAT & BEANS

Meat and Beans (Protein)Go lean on protein

GRAINSVEGETABLE

S

FRUITS OILS

MILK

MEAT & BEANS

Protein: Beef; poultry; fish; eggs;

nuts and seeds; and beans and peas like

black beans, and even tofu and

veggie burgers. Protein builds up,

maintains, and replaces the tissues

in your body.

MilkGet your calcium rich foods

GRAINSVEGETABLE

S

FRUITS OILS

MILK

MEAT & BEANS

The calcium in milk helps

us build strong bones

and teeth.

Oils and SweetsKnow your fats

GRAINSVEGETABLE

S

FRUITS OILS

MILK

MEAT & BEANS

Oils and Sweets are

the fun foods!

GRAINS

VEGETABLES

FRUITS

MILK

MEAT & BEANS

(Protein)

Which group do I belong to?

Which group on The Food Pyramiddoes Andre belong to?

The End!