Game
Teams work together to tip or stand up cones that represent nutritious food choices without added sugar.
Think your food! Choose fruits, vegetables, protein, whole grain, and milk without added sugar for meals and snacks. And, always drink plenty of water!
Say: Show me what you know about making healthy choices!
Food is your body’s fuel! When you make nutritious food choices, your body gets energy to move and think. You just made choices between foods and beverages with and without added sugar. The most nutritious choices—foods that are the best fuel for your body—are foods without added sugar.
You can use a stoplight to help make great choices for your meals and snacks.
Green means go! Green-light foods usually do not have sugar added to them. They give you energy to go, grow, and know. Fruits, vegetables, protein, whole grains, milk, and water are always a fit choice.
Yellow means slow down! Yellow-light foods do not keep you fueled-up because they don't have as much nutrition as green-light foods. They usually contain added sugar. Eat yellow-light foods sometimes, but not for every meal. Examples: dried fruit, veggies with sauces, flavored yogurt, granola bars, and juice.
Red means stop! Foods and beverages such as juice drinks, cupcakes, candy, and donuts have extra sugar added to them. They fill you up without giving you the nutrition your body needs. It's okay to have a red-light treat once in a while, but green-light foods and drinks are always best for your body.
The number one thing you need to know is that there are a lot of delicious and nutritious choices you can make for your meals and snacks.
Today we are going to focus on green-light and red-light food and drink choices while we play a game called Sugar Land. We will learn to classify snacks and drinks as green-light and red-light foods.
Q: How does the food you eat affect your body and brain?
A: Green-light food choices give your body nutritious fuel to go, grow, and know.
Q: What are some of your favorite green-light foods?
A: Name specific fruits, vegetables, proteins, whole grains, milk, or water.
Q: How would you explain the difference between green-light and red-light foods to a friend?
A: Green-light foods give you the best nutrition to go, grow, and know. Red-light foods can have added sugar and less nutrition than green-light foods.
Q: Which green-light foods will you choose at breakfast, lunch, snack, or your evening meal?
A: Name specific fruits, vegetables, proteins, whole grains, milk, or water.
What will be your next green-light snack choice?
What will be your next green-light drink choice?
Making your own salsa is a fun way to practice cooking as a family. Check out this zesty Tropical Fruit Salsa to spice up your picnics or parties!
Get PrintableKids learn to pay attention to their energy level and mood, then do a fit-check to identify choices they can make.
Get PrintableDo you know which foods are healthy snack choices? Test your knowledge by watching this video!
Watch VideoAre you looking for a fun and healthy snack to help incorporate fruit into your child’s diet? Here is a great recipe to prepare with your child when you are craving a naturally sweet treat!
Get PrintableThese sheets show the different aspects of kidney function. Use them as-is or with the kidney science lesson.
Get PrintableIn this edition of the Sanford fitSports video series we'll see how adequate hydration, proper mechanics, and body movements are influential when passing the volleyball. To learn more about hydration in young athletes, check out the article: How Important is Hydration?.
Watch Video