Instructions
Let's learn about fats! Fats are an important part of our diet. They give us energy and help our brains work. Read each section carefully and complete the fun activities.
Activity 1: Good Fats vs. Sometimes Fats
Some fats are very healthy for us (Good Fats!), and some are okay to eat only once in a while (Sometimes Fats). Sort the foods below into the correct columns in the table.
Food Bank: Avocado | French Fries | Nuts | Cookies | Fish | Doughnut | Olive Oil
| Good Fats (Healthy!) | Sometimes Fats |
|---|---|
Activity 2: Fill in the Blanks
Use the words in the word bank to complete the sentences below.
Word Bank: energy | brain | healthy | sometimes
- Fats give our bodies long-lasting ___________________ to play and learn.
- Eating foods with healthy fats helps your ___________________ grow strong.
- Foods like fish and nuts contain ___________________ fats.
- It's okay to eat foods like cake and chips ___________________ as a treat.
Activity 3: Draw a Healthy Plate!
Draw a picture of a healthy and delicious meal in the plate below. Make sure to include at least one food that has healthy fats!
Answer Key
Activity 1: Good Fats vs. Sometimes Fats
| Good Fats (Healthy!) | Sometimes Fats |
|---|---|
| Avocado | French Fries |
| Nuts | Cookies |
| Fish | Doughnut |
| Olive Oil |
Activity 2: Fill in the Blanks
- Fats give our bodies long-lasting energy to play and learn.
- Eating foods with healthy fats helps your brain grow strong.
- Foods like fish and nuts contain healthy fats.
- It's okay to eat foods like cake and chips sometimes as a treat.
Activity 3: Draw a Healthy Plate!
Answers will vary. The drawing should include a healthy meal with at least one food source of healthy fat, such as avocado, fish, nuts, seeds, or olives.