In the lively town of Sunshine Valley, a group of friends—Ella, Timmy, and Mia—were getting ready for their school's "Healthy Plate Day.

Their teacher, Ms. Green, told them, "A balanced plate has foods from the five groups: fruits, vegetables, grains, protein, and dairy.

Ella was excited but confused. “What’s the mystery, Ms. Green?”

Ms. Green let them find foods from each group to complete the puzzle!”

The friends decided to work together. They went to the town’s Farmer’s Market, where they met Mr. Berry, the fruit seller.

“Do you have something sweet and healthy for us, Mr. Berry?” Mia asked.

“Of course! Try these juicy apples and oranges. They’re perfect for your fruit group,” said Mr. Berry.

Next, they visited Grandma Green’s veggie stand. Timmy picked up a bunch of carrots. “Are these good for our plate?”

“Carrots are wonderful! They make your eyes strong,” Grandma Green replied.

At the bakery, Ella found whole-grain bread. “This can be for the grain group!” she exclaimed.

They walked to the fish stall, where Captain Jack offered them fresh fish. “Protein for strong muscles!” Captain Jack said.

Finally, they stopped by Daisy’s Dairy Stand. Daisy handed them a bottle of milk. “Milk is great for your bones and teeth!” she said.

Back at school, the friends arranged their plate: apple slices, carrot sticks, a slice of whole-grain bread, grilled fish, and a glass of milk. It looked colorful and delicious!

Ms. Green clapped her hands. “Congratulations! You’ve solved the Balanced Plate Mystery. Your plate is a perfect example of healthy eating!”

The friends smiled proudly. They learned that eating a balanced meal isn’t just a mystery—it’s the key to having a strong and healthy mind and body!

And from that day on, Ella, Timmy, and Mia always made sure their plates were colorful and balanced, just like their big Healthy Plate Day success.


The Balanced Plate Mystery

Ms. Green, a young woman with brown hair, standing in front of a classroom, pointing to a colorful food chart. Ella, a 7yo girl, raising her hand with a curious expression

In the lively town of Sunshine Valley, Ella, Timmy, and Mia were buzzing with excitement. Their school was hosting a 'Healthy Plate Day,' and their teacher, Ms. Green, had a special task for them. "A balanced plate has foods from the five groups: fruits, vegetables, grains, protein, and dairy," she explained. Ella, curious as always, asked, “What’s the mystery, Ms. Green?” Ms. Green smiled and said they would find foods from each group to complete the puzzle!

The Exciting Announcement

Mr. Berry, a middle-aged man wearing a green apron and straw hat, showing bright red apples to a smiling Mia at a wooden market stall filled with colorful fruits

The friends decided to work together and headed to the town’s Farmer’s Market. There, they met Mr. Berry, the friendly fruit seller. “Do you have something sweet and healthy for us, Mr. Berry?” Mia asked eagerly. “Of course! Try these juicy apples and oranges. They’re perfect for your fruit group,” said Mr. Berry with a grin. Next, they visited Grandma Green’s veggie stand, where Timmy picked up a bunch of carrots. “Are these good for our plate?” he asked. Grandma Green nodded, "Carrots are wonderful! They make your eyes strong."

The Farmer's Market Adventure

Captain Jack, wearing a blue striped shirt and white apron, showing fresh fish to an excited Ella at a maritime-themed fish stall

At the bakery, Ella spotted some delicious whole-grain bread. “This can be for the grain group!” she exclaimed happily. The friends then walked to the fish stall, where Captain Jack greeted them with a friendly wave. He offered them fresh fish and said, “Protein for strong muscles!” The children were thrilled and thanked Captain Jack for his help. They were getting closer to solving the mystery!

Finding Grains and Protein

Daisy, wearing a white apron and hairnet, handing a glass bottle of milk to Timmy at a neat dairy stand with a chalkboard menu

Their last stop was Daisy’s Dairy Stand, where Daisy handed them a bottle of milk. “Milk is great for your bones and teeth!” she said cheerfully. Back at school, the friends arranged their plate: apple slices, carrot sticks, a slice of whole-grain bread, grilled fish, and a glass of milk. It looked colorful and delicious! Ms. Green clapped her hands in delight. “Congratulations! You’ve solved the Balanced Plate Mystery. Your plate is a perfect example of healthy eating!” The friends smiled proudly, knowing they had learned something important about nutrition.