- Provide each group with a set of food cards or pictures representing different types of food (e.g. fruits, vegetables, grains, proteins, dairy, fats/oils).
- Instruct the children to work together to sort the food cards into the correct category based on the nutrients they provide.
- Encourage them to discuss and justify their choices, explaining why they think a certain food belongs in a specific category.
- Walk around the room, observing and facilitating discussions among the groups.
- Once the groups have finished sorting the food cards, come together as a class and have each group share their choices and reasoning.
- Discuss any differences or similarities in the group’s categorizations and address any misconceptions or questions that may arise.
- Emphasize the importance of having a balanced diet that includes foods from all the different categories to ensure we get all the necessary nutrients for our bodies to stay healthy.
- Conclude the activity by summarizing the main nutrients discussed and their importance in supporting our overall health.
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