Unit 7: Nutrition

Food gives our bodies energy and helps us grow.
Eating different kinds of food helps us stay healthy and strong.
MyPlate shows how much of each food group we should eat.
Some foods are “everyday foods” (healthy) and some are “sometimes foods.”
Nutrition labels tell us what is inside our food (sugar, fat, salt).
Water is the best drink for our bodies.

Match pictures of foods to food groups (fruit, vegetables, grains, protein, dairy).
Sort foods into (green light) “everyday” and (yellow light) “sometimes.”
Point to and talk about simple parts of a food label (calories, sugar).
Build a MyPlate meal using food models or pictures.
Help plan one simple snack following MyPlate.
Listen, repeat new words, and answer picture-supported questions.
Practice turn-taking and sharing during cooking and activities.

Participating in guided discussions using USDA MyPlate Guidelines.

Correctly sorting foods into groups using pictures or models.

Building a balanced MyPlate on a paper plate or mat.

Completing worksheets using circling, matching, or coloring.

Helping prepare a simple healthy snack with staff/teacher support.

Using words, gestures, pointing, or assistive devices to answer questions.