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Protein (meat and beans)- Proteinas (carne y legumbres) Chicken, beef, fish, beans, eggs, nuts, and seeds are all proteins. Proteins help build bones and muscles. Protein-rich foods are filled with nutrients. Try to eat 4 ounces of protein each day. Eat lean protein. Start the day with protein.

Granis- Granos Wheat, corn, rice, and oats are grains. Grains can be whole or refined. Whole grain foods have more nutrients. Try to eat five ounces of grain each day.

Vegetables- Vejetales A healthy meal fills half your plate with fruits and vegetables. Every day kids should eat 1 1/2 cups of vegetables. The nutrients in vegetables make you healthy and strong. Vegetables can be fresh, canned, frozen, or dried.

Fruit- Fruitas A healthy meal fills half your plate with fruits and vegetables. Kids should eat about 1 1/2 cups of fruit each day. Fruit can grow on bushes, trees, and vines.

Dairy- Lacteos Milk, cheese, and yogurt are a part of the dairy group. Dairy foods have calcium. Kids ages 4-8 should eat or drink 2 1/2 cups of dairy. Different kinds of milk have different amounts of fat. Cheese can be hard, soft, yellow, or white.