Food Vocabulary

Grains, Meats, Veggies & More!

Food Groups

Let's learn the main categories of food!

Fruits and Vegetables

1. Fruits & Vegetables

These grow from plants. They are very healthy!

Fruits: apple, banana, orange, strawberry, grape

Vegetables: carrot, broccoli, potato, tomato, spinach

Grains and Bread

2. Grains & Carbohydrates

These give you energy. They are often eaten with meals.

Examples: bread, rice, pasta, cereal, oats

Protein sources

3. Protein

These help build your body and make you strong.

Meats: chicken, beef, pork

Other: fish, eggs, beans, nuts, tofu

Dairy products

4. Dairy

These are foods made from milk. They are good for your bones.

Examples: milk, cheese, yogurt, butter

Fast Food

5. Fast Food

Food served quickly at a restaurant. Often tasty but not always healthy!

Examples: hamburger, pizza, french fries, hot dog

Food for Meals

Breakfast

Breakfast (Morning)

Common breakfast foods include:

  • Cereal or oats with milk
  • Eggs and toast
  • Fruit (like a banana)
  • Yogurt
Lunch

Lunch (Midday)

Common lunch foods include:

  • A sandwich (with meat, cheese, and vegetables)
  • Soup and bread
  • A salad
Dinner

Dinner (Evening)

Common dinner foods include:

  • Chicken with rice and vegetables
  • Pasta with tomato sauce
  • Fish with potatoes

Test Your Knowledge!

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