Grade 3 Hygiene And Nutrition Food โ Food groups Notes
Hygiene and Nutrition โ Food groups (Kenya)
Hello! These short notes explain the main food groups and simple hygiene tips. They are written for children aged 8 and use familiar Kenyan foods.
What are food groups?
Food groups are categories of foods that give our bodies different things we need: energy, growth, vitamins and protection from sickness.
1. Energy foods (Carbohydrates) ๐
Give you energy to play and study.
- Ugali, maize, rice, chapati
- Potatoes, sweet potatoes, millet
Eat a good amount of these for strength.
2. Body-building (Proteins) ๐
Help build muscles and repair the body.
- Beans, lentils (maharagwe) โ common and healthy
- Fish, eggs, chicken, beef (nyama)
3. Fruits & Vegetables ๐ฅ๐
Give vitamins and keep you from getting sick.
- Sukuma wiki, spinach, carrots, tomatoes
- Mangoes, oranges, bananas, avocados
Eat many of these every day.
4. Milk & Alternatives ๐ฅ
Good for bones and teeth.
- Milk, mtindi (fermented milk), yoghurt, cheese
5. Fats & Sweets ๐ซ๐ง
Give energy but eat little of these.
- Oils, butter, sweets, soda
- Use a small amount for cooking and treats
A simple plate (how much to eat)
Ugali, rice
Sukuma wiki, carrots
Beans, fish
Milk, mtindi
Small
The bigger boxes mean eat more of those foods. Eat small amounts of fats and sweets.
Hygiene tips (simple steps)
- Wash hands with soap and clean water before eating and after toilet. ๐งผ
- Wash fruits and vegetables before you eat them. ๐โก๏ธ๐ฟ
- Cook food well โ especially meat, fish and beans. ๐ฅ
- Store cooked food in a clean place and cover it to keep flies away. ๐ชฐ๐ซ
- Drink safe, boiled or treated water. ๐ง
Quick class activity
Draw a plate on a paper. Write or draw foods you ate this week and put them in the right food group. Tick if you washed your hands first. โ
Remember
A healthy meal has foods from different groups. Eat many vegetables and fruits, enough energy foods and proteins, some milk, and only a little sugar and fat. Keep your food clean and wash hands!
- Ugali + sukuma wiki + grilled fish + a small mango
- Rice + beans (maharagwe) + tomatoes + a cup of milk