Solution to the "Healthy and Unhealthy Food" Worksheet
The task is to:
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Color the healthy food items.
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Cross out the unhealthy food items.
Let’s go through each item in the image and classify it as
healthy or
unhealthy, based on general nutritional guidelines.
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Row 1:
1.
Soda can →
✘ Unhealthy (High in sugar, empty calories)
2.
Cabbage →
✔ Healthy (Rich in vitamins, fiber, low in calories)
3.
Pizza slice →
✘ Unhealthy (High in saturated fat, sodium, processed ingredients)
4.
Hamburger →
✘ Unhealthy (High in fat, often processed meat and cheese)
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Row 2:
5.
Ice cream cone →
✘ Unhealthy (High in sugar and fat)
6.
Cherries →
✔ Healthy (Fruits rich in antioxidants and fiber)
7.
Milk carton →
✔ Healthy (Contains calcium, protein; whole milk may be less ideal, but generally considered healthy in moderation)
8.
Muffin →
✘ Unhealthy (Often high in sugar and refined flour)
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Row 3:
9.
Soup (with steam) →
✔ Healthy (Assuming it's vegetable-based; soups are nutritious if not too salty or creamy)
10.
Peas in pod →
✔ Healthy (Vegetables, high in fiber and protein)
11.
French fries →
✘ Unhealthy (Deep-fried, high in unhealthy fats and sodium)
12.
Strawberry →
✔ Healthy (Fruit, full of vitamins and antioxidants)
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Row 4:
13.
Donut →
✘ Unhealthy (High in sugar, refined carbs, and fat)
14.
Lollipop →
✘ Unhealthy (Pure sugar, no nutritional value)
15.
Fried egg →
✔ Healthy (Eggs are high in protein and nutrients; frying adds fat, but still considered healthy in moderation)
16.
Popcorn →
✔ Healthy (If air-popped and unsalted; a whole grain snack with fiber)
> ⚠️ Note: Popcorn can be unhealthy if buttered or loaded with salt/sugar, but plain popcorn is generally healthy.
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✔ Healthy Foods (to color):
- Cabbage
- Cherries
- Milk
- Soup
- Peas
- Strawberry
- Fried egg
- Popcorn
✘ Unhealthy Foods (to cross out):
- Soda can
- Pizza
- Hamburger
- Ice cream
- Muffin
- French fries
- Donut
- Lollipop
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🎨 Instructions for Completion:
1.
Color in the following:
- Cabbage
- Cherries
- Milk
- Soup
- Peas
- Strawberry
- Fried egg
- Popcorn
2.
Cross out (draw an X over) the rest:
- Soda can
- Pizza
- Hamburger
- Ice cream
- Muffin
- French fries
- Donut
- Lollipop
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This activity helps children learn basic nutrition concepts by visually distinguishing between foods that support health and those that should be eaten sparingly.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of healthy food worksheet.