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protein(meat and beans and nuts) -proteinias (carne y legumbres) Beef, chicken and fish are examples of meat. Beans, eggs, nuts and seeds are legumes. These are all foods in the protein category. Protein helps build muscles and bones. Foods rich with protein are also full of nutrients. Every day try to eat 4 ounces of protein. People are encouraged to lean protein. Lean protein is low in fat.

grains-grainos Grains are plants grown in a field. Wheat, corn, rice and grains are examples of this.Grains can be whole or refined. Whole is healthier. You should try to eat 5 ounces of grains each day. Kids need to eat 5 servings of grains each day.

Vegetables-vegetales Vegetables are healthy for you. Th nutrients in vegetables keep you healthy and strong. Kids should have vegetables and fruit take up about half of you plate. Vegetables come from plants. Kids should eat at least 3 servings a day.

fruit-fruitas Fruit is very good for you. It is one of the most important part of a healthy meal. Kids should have at least 1 and 1/2 of fruit each day. Fruits have seeds and can grow on bushes, trees, and vines. You can eat fruit in many ways. Fruit can be canned, dried or frozen. Fruits can come in various shapes, colors, and, taste. Kids are encouraged to eat 3 servings of fruit each day.

dairy-lacteos Some dairy foods are cheese, milk, yogurt. dairy foods have calcium. Calcium makes you healthy and strong. Children in the age group of 4 to 8 should eat and drink 2 and 1/2 dairy products every day. Different kinds of milk have different kinds of fat. The milk that id good for you is low fat milk, buy this kind of milk next time you go to the store. Cheese can be hard, soft, yellow, or white. Reduced fat cheese is better for you. Most kids should have at least 3 servings of dairy each day.