Lesson 4 - Physical Education for Body, Mind and Spirit

Activity Sheet 4.3b
1 cup of vegetables is equal to:
Vegetables Food Group
Vary your veggies.
Dark-Green Vegetables:
1 cup chopped broccoli
1 cup cooked spinach
2 cups raw leafy green lettuce
Orange Vegetables:
1 cup raw or cooked carrots
1 large baked sweet potato
Dry Beans and Peas:
1 cup tofu
1 cup cooked beans
Starchy vegetables:
1 large ear of corn
1 medium baked potato
Benefits of eating Vegetables:
More energy
Less likely to get colds and flu
Healthier skin/clearer skin
Healthy weight
Daily Amount of Vegetables for 2,000 calorie diet:
2-1/2 cups
1 cup of vegetables is equal to:
1.) __________ 3.)____________
2.) __________ 4.) ____________
Using the Food Model cards, select a combination of
food items that will fulfill a daily allowance for a person
consuming 2,000 calories a day.
_____________________________________
What are 2 benefits of eating foods from this food
group?
1. __________________________________
2. __________________________________
U.S. Department of Agriculture
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