Through this activity, kids will identify nutritious food and beverage choices and plan for healthy food choices.
Kids will practice identifying the most nutritious food and beverage choices, then plan for healthy food choices.
Q: Do you eat broccoli?
A: I hope you do! Broccoli has twice as much vitamin C as oranges and just as much calcium as whole milk. What is your favorite way to eat broccoli?
You make food choices throughout your day. Before you choose, ask yourself, “Is this a fit choice?”
This activity will help you learn about planning what you will eat and drink throughout the day.
Q: What 5 foods come to mind when you think of a healthy meal? Use your air pen (pretend to write in the air with a pen) to make a grocery shopping list!
A: Any green-light food.
Plan your nutritious food choices for the day!
Be the healthy choice advocate in your house. What green-light foods and beverages do you eat as part of your meals? For an extra challenge, learn to make a veggie side-dish.
Time: 5 Minutes
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