What are Protective Foods?

Protective foods are healthy foods that help keep our bodies strong and protect us from getting sick. They are often colorful fruits and vegetables that have many vitamins and minerals. Eating these foods helps us stay healthy and feel good.

Example: An apple is a protective food because it has vitamins that help our bodies fight illnesses. Spinach is another protective food because it helps our bones and skin stay strong.

Fun Fact: Eating a rainbow of fruits and veggies can help you get all the goodness your body needs to be healthy!

Multiple Choice Questions:

1. Which of these is a protective food?

a) Candy

b) Carrot

c) Soda

d) Chips

2. What do protective foods help us do?

a) Get taller

b) Stay strong and healthy

c) Run faster

d) Sleep longer

3. Which of these is NOT a protective food?

a) Banana

b) Broccoli

c) Ice cream

d) Blueberries

4. Why is spinach considered a protective food?

a) It tastes really sweet

b) It helps our bones and skin

c) It makes us sleepy

d) It comes in a box

5. Which food should you eat for better health?

a) Chips

b) Chocolate cake

c) Mixed salad

d) Soda

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