Subject/Title:Healthy EatingGrade Level:4

Activity/Instruction:

• On the board, list the five food groups (grains, proteins, fruits, vegetables, dairy)
• Have five students look up one of the words in the dictionary
• Record the definitions on the board
• Provide examples for each group
• Display the food pyramid and explain its purpose and the number of servings for each group
• Ask students to name more foods and in which group they belong
• Have students record each definition and the examples given for future reference

Standards:

• (McRel 6) Understands essential concepts about nutrition and diet
• (McRel 7) Knows how to maintain and promote personal health
• ILS 1, 2, 6, 9

Materials Needed:

• Poster of food pyramid
• Dictionaries

After this lesson, students will be able to:

• List the five food groups, the definitions and examples for each
• List the recommended servings for each food group

Look for or could use:

• Assorted food product labels

This lesson designed by:Sally L. Garcia--6/01