Sixth graders explore the main food groups, from fruits and vegetables to grains, protein, and dairy, learning what each one does for the body and how they fit together on a balanced plate.
Students will be able to…
A healthy meal is about variety, not just taste. What are the main food groups, what does each give your body, and how do they fit on a balanced plate?
Project this and open each card to explore the main food groups and what each one gives your body.
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If you could fill a plate with anything, would it be balanced? What makes a meal more than just food you like?
Students explore the food groups.
Students group a real meal.
Students design a balanced plate.
Students reflect on balance.
Aligned to the SHAPE America National Standards for Health Education and Physical Education.
Identify the main food groups and their benefits.
Explain how food groups build a balanced diet.
Plan balanced meals using all food groups.
Make healthy food choices.
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Have students plan one balanced meal that includes every food group and label what each food gives the body, so a balanced plate becomes concrete. A printable food-groups worksheet is in the PE & Health library.
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