Grades 1–3
The Five Food Groups
Write fifteen foods under fruits, vegetables, grains, protein and dairy.
Science worksheet · Food groups and healthy eating
Food from Plants or Animals?
Cut out twelve foods and glue each one under the plant or the animal it comes from.
- Grade level
- Grades K–2
- Time
- About 20 minutes
- Answer key
- Yes, page 2 of the PDF
- Kids practice
- Food groups, Healthy choices, Reading labels
What kids do
Printed on the sheet:
- Glue each food under where it comes from.
Words on this sheet
applepotatopopcornpeanutbuttereggscheesechickenbreadfishmilkricehoney
Teacher tip
Ask where milk, eggs and bread come from. The answers surprise some kids.
How to use it
- Bring in empty food boxes to sort.
- Talk about everyday and sometimes foods without calling any food bad.
- Start with a two-minute “I notice, I wonder” talk about the picture on the sheet.
Watch for
Food can be sensitive at home. Keep talk positive and never judge a child’s lunch.
Talk about it
- What food groups are in your favorite meal?
- Where have you seen this outside of school?
Take it further
Plan a class healthy snack day with something from each group.
US Letter, prints well in black and white. Free for home and classroom use: print as many copies as you need.
More food groups and healthy eating worksheets
Grades K–2
My Healthy Plate
Label the five food groups on the plate and cup, then draw a healthy lunch of your own.
Grades K–2
Everyday or Sometimes Foods?
Color the everyday foods and put an X on the sometimes foods, then name your favorite of each.
Grades 4–5
Read a Food Label
Read the Nutrition Facts on a box of cereal, then answer eight questions, two with a little math.
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