Welcome to the “Healthy Meals” WebQuest! In this fun and interactive adventure, you will learn all about healthy eating and how to incorporate each of the food groups into your meals. You will also discover why it is important to eat healthy at home and as a family, and how to create a healthy dinner plate that you can share with your peers and parents.

But before we get started, let’s go over some key vocabulary and concepts that you will need to understand in order to complete the tasks involved.

Start by exploring the next website

• https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/kids-healthy-eating-plate/

First, it is important to understand the different food groups. The five main food groups are: fruits, vegetables, grains, proteins, and dairy. Each of these food groups provides different nutrients that are essential for our bodies to function properly.

To learn more about the different food groups explore the following website:

• https://www.healthyeating.org/products-and-activities/games-activities/let’s-eat-healthy-together-broadcast-series/episode-2-team-nutrients

Next, we will talk about balanced meals. A balanced meal is one that includes a variety of foods from each of the food groups in the right proportions. Eating balanced meals helps us to get all the nutrients we need to stay healthy and strong.

To learn more about balanced meals explore the following website:

• http://www.nourishinteractive.com/kids/healthy-games/24-my-plate-usda-five-food-groups-healthy-messages

As you embark on this journey, you will be introduced to key vocabulary and concepts that will help you understand the importance of healthy eating. You will also learn about the different food groups and how they can help your body grow and stay strong.

But don’t worry, this isn’t just a lesson in boring facts! Throughout the WebQuest, you will complete engaging tasks and activities that will help you apply what you’ve learned in a fun and interactive way. You’ll get to design your own healthy dinner plate and share it with your peers, and you’ll even get to explore why it is important to eat healthy in between meals.

So grab a healthy snack and get ready to learn all about healthy eating in the “Healthy Meals” WebQuest!