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GLossary

energy: the ability to do work, such as moving, playing, and growing

grain: the seed of a cereal plant. Oats, rice, and wheat are grains.

nutrient: a substance in food that the body uses to stay healthy

protein: a nutrient that comes from living things. Meat, eggs, and beans have protein.

vitamin: a nutrient found in food

LearN More

Francis, Alex. Food and You: An Alien’s Guide. Minneapolis: Lerner Publications, 2021.

MyPlate Kids’ Place
https://www.choosemyplate.gov/browse-by-audience/view-all-audiences/children/kids

Reinke, Beth Bence, MS, RD. Healthy Eating Habits. Minneapolis: Lerner Publications, 2019.

iNdeX

dairy, 11 grains, 12 vegetables, 13

energy, 8–9, 15 proteins, 11

food groups, 10 sugar, 14–15
fruit, 15

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