About
This lesson includes a discussion of the five food groups and a list of healthy foods from each group. At the end of this lesson, students should be able to identify a balanced diet and why a balanced diet is important. Lastly, they will discuss why good foods are beneficial and why bad foods should be limited.
Key objectives for students
Expose students to the five food groups
Identify the five food groups
List healthy foods in each food group
Discuss why it is important to eat a balanced diet
Discuss foods that should be limited in our diets