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What Food Group Am I
a Foods in my group
supply the B vitamins
that are important in
keeping your blood,
skin, and nervous
system healthy. My
foods are naturally
low in fat and high
in carbohydrates
that provide you an
important source of
energy. These foods
provide fiber and
help with digestion.
What food group am I?
a My foods can be
eaten raw, cooked, or
consumed as juice.
They are the main
source of vitamin A,
which is important
for healthy skin and
eyes. Foods in my
group are naturally
low in fat and provide
a good source of fiber.
What food group am I?
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a My foods provide
the main source of
vitamin C, which
helps your body heal
and grow new cells.
My foods are a good
source of fiber, can
be eaten whole, and
are often consumed
as juice. These foods
can also be dried and
eaten as tasty snacks.
What food group am I?
___________________
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a My foods are rich
in calcium, which
helps keep muscles
and nerves working
properly. Vitamin D
is often added to my
foods to help your
body absorb my
calcium and to build
and maintain strong
bones and teeth.
Foods from this group
come from animals.
What food group am I?
___________________
a Foods in this group
come from both
animals and plants.
You need my foods to
build strong muscles,
repair and build new
body tissue, and keep
skin, hair, and nails
healthy. Some foods in
this group can be high
in fat, so be sure to
make low fat choices!
What food group am I?
___________________
Help Beef Man find the hamburger by completing this maze.
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