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The Food Pyramid Treasure Hunt
Suzanne
Kienzle Instructions:
With your partner, you
are going to learn about the Food Pyramid by completing this Treasure
Hunt. In order to complete the Treasure Hunt you will have to read and
answer the questions below. Each question has been linked to a website
that will help you find the answer you will need. Before you start, make
sure you print a copy of the Answer Sheet.
1.
Why was the Food Pyramid created? http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/food/pyramid.html 2.
How many food groups are shown on the Food Pyramid? http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/food/pyramid.html 3.
What are the names of the five food groups? http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/food/pyramid.html 4.
Besides the food groups, what else is shown on the Food Pyramid? http://www.nal.usda.gov:8001/py/pmap.htm 5.
Why is the Bread Group larger than the groups near the top? http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/food/pyramid.html 6.
What types of foods would you be eating if you were eating from the
meat group? http://www2.lhric.org/pocantico/nutrition/nutrition.html 7.
Name some foods from the fruit group. http://www2.lhric.org/pocantico/nutrition/nutrition.html 8.
Which group should you eat the most servings from per day? http://www.nal.usda.gov:8001/py/pmap.htm 9.
What kinds of foods should you eat the least? http://www.nal.usda.gov:8001/py/pmap.htm 10.
Why is it important to use the Food Pyramid as a guide to healthy
eating? http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/food/pyramid.html 11.
What are nutrients? http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/food/pyramid.html 12.
What nutrients will
you get from eating things in the vegetable group? http://tqjunior.thinkquest.org/3641/Pyramid.html
Conclusion:
You did it! You have climbed to the Food Pyramid
and have learned about how the food groups can help you to be a healthy
eater. For extra fun and practice try this activity:
http://www.pork4kids.com/kids/food_pyramid.asp Website
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