Foodie Challenge: Proteins

Become a pro at exploring foods rich with proteins.

Growing kids need strength and energy—you know, for all the climbing, jumping, and running around. That’s where proteins come in. There’s a variety of ways to get that energy. Let’s see what the choices are.

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Helpful Hints

Work to complete an entire card or try a few foods from several cards.
Start with a few foods that you know they like, gain confidence in the game and then try a new food.
Try dipping foods in condiments that they already like to give a new food a try.
Don’t forget to rate each food Yum, Yuck, or Okay!
Recruit others to take the challenge with your child and track likes and dislikes. Who can discover a new favorite?

Protein Food Group Cards

Our Foodie Challenge Food Group Cards encourage children to see trying new foods as a fun activity and not a chore.
Mix and match other Food Group Cards to try even more foods.