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Go, Grow & Glow Foods
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Welcome! You’ve unlocked a complete nutrition education hub. Discover the science behind food groups, explore how the same healthy foods are named across cultures, and access activities, videos and free resources — all in one place.
🥗 This Is a Nutrition & Health Education Hub
The Go, Grow & Glow food system is a science-based framework for teaching children how food fuels, builds and protects the body. We use food names from different cultures as a bridge — not as the lesson itself — to make nutrition education relevant and meaningful for every child, regardless of where they come from.
The Science of Go, Grow & Glow
Every food belongs to one of three groups based on its primary nutritional role. Understanding which group a food belongs to helps children make healthier choices every single day.
GO Foods
Rich in carbohydrates and starches
Give us energy to move, think and playExamples
Why we need them: Carbohydrates are the body’s primary fuel source. They power the brain, muscles and all body systems. Children need GO foods at every meal to stay focused and active throughout the school day.
GROW Foods
Rich in protein and calcium
Build strong bones, muscles and teethExamples
Why we need them: Protein builds and repairs every cell in the body. Calcium strengthens bones and teeth. Children need GROW foods daily — especially during periods of rapid growth. Plant-based GROW foods like beans and tofu are excellent alternatives.
GLOW Foods
Rich in vitamins and minerals
Protect the body and keep us healthyExamples
Why we need them: Vitamins and minerals regulate every body process — from immune function to eyesight, skin health, hair growth and disease resistance. Tropical GLOW foods like moringa (malunggay) and papaya are among the most nutrient-dense foods on earth.
🌍 Why Cultural Food Names Matter
A child who grew up eating kamote in the Philippines might not recognise sweet potato at a US school lunch. A family from Trinidad might walk past kangkong in an Asian store without knowing it’s the same callaloo leaf they’ve cooked with their whole lives.
When children can’t identify familiar, nutritious foods by their new names, they make less healthy choices — not because they don’t know about nutrition, but because the food looks unfamiliar. This hub bridges that gap.
🏫 For US Educators
This resource directly supports DEI curriculum goals, culturally responsive teaching, and English Language Learner needs — while delivering genuine health and nutrition education aligned to K–5 science standards.
🌐 Four Cultures, One Nutrition Framework
🔍 Food Spotlight
Meet the foods you might not recognise by name — but which are packed with nutrition and available in stores near you!
Leafy green rich in iron, calcium and Vitamins A & C. One of the most nutritious vegetables in tropical cooking.
Called a ‘superfood’ — gram for gram contains more Vitamin C than oranges, more calcium than milk, more iron than spinach.
Starchy root vegetable that provides sustained energy. A dietary staple across the Philippines, Caribbean and Latin America.
Highly nutritious despite its bitter taste. Rich in Vitamin C and antioxidants. Used in Filipino, Caribbean and Asian cooking.
Large starchy fruit used as a carbohydrate staple across the Pacific and Caribbean. Rich in fibre and potassium.
Starchy root with a distinctive nutty flavour. Used across Asia and the Caribbean. Rich in carbohydrates and potassium.
Large tropical fruit with sweet-tart white flesh. Extraordinary Vitamin C content. Traditional medicinal use across all Caribbean cultures.
Vibrant purple yam unique to Filipino cuisine. Rich in antioxidants and carbohydrates. Now trending in US dessert and ice cream shops.
🌉 Same Food, Different Name
The table below shows how the same nutritious foods appear under completely different names across cultures. Download the full Food Bridge Guide for all 45+ foods!
| 🇵🇭 Philippines | 🇹🇹 English Caribbean | 🇫🇷 French Caribbean | 🇪🇸 Spanish Caribbean | 🇺🇸 United States | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamoteng kahoy / Cassava | Cassava / Yuca | Manioc / Cassave | Yuca | Yuca / Cassava | GO |
| Kamote / Sweet potato | Sweet potato / Boniato | Patate douce | Boniato / Camote | Sweet potato | GO |
| Gabi / Taro | Dasheen / Eddoe | Dachine / Madère | Malanga / Yautía | Taro | GO |
| Saging na saba / Plantain | Plantain | Banane plantain | Plátano / Tostón | Plantain | GO |
| Rimas / Breadfruit | Breadfruit | Fruit à pain | Pana / Panapen | Breadfruit | GO |
| Mongo / Mung beans | Dhal / Split peas | Lentilles / Pois | Habichuelas / Frijoles | Lentils / Beans | GROW |
| Tokwa / Tofu | Tofu | Tofu | Tofu | Tofu | GROW |
| Hipon / Shrimp | Shrimp / Prawn | Crevette / Gambas | Camarón | Shrimp | GROW |
| Bangus / Milkfish | Kingfish / Cavali | Lait / Poisson lait | Chiro | Milkfish (Asian stores) | GROW |
| Kangkong / Water spinach | Callaloo / Dasheen bush | Calalou | Espinaca de agua | Water spinach | GLOW |
| Malunggay / Moringa | Moringa / Drumstick tree | Moringa / Ben ailé | Moringa | Moringa | GLOW |
| Pechay / Pak Choi | Pak choi / Bok choy | Chou pak choi | Col china | Bok choy | GLOW |
| Ampalaya / Bitter melon | Bitter melon / Karela | Margose / Assorossie | Cundeamor | Bitter melon | GLOW |
| Sayote / Chayote | Christophene | Christophine / Chouchou | Tayota / Chayote | Chayote | GLOW |
| Kalabasa / Squash | Pumpkin / Squash | Giraumon / Courge | Calabaza / Auyama | Butternut squash | GLOW |
| Papaya / Papaya | Paw paw / Papaya | Papaye | Lechosa / Papaya | Papaya | GLOW |
| Bayabas / Guava | Guava | Goyave | Guayaba | Guava | GLOW |
| Talong / Eggplant | Baigan / Melongene | Aubergine / Bélangère | Berenjena | Eggplant | GLOW |
🔽 This is a preview of the full guide. Download the complete Food Bridge Guide for all 45+ foods across all food groups — including 28 unique cultural foods with no direct comparison.
🎬 Watch & Learn
Videos for visual and auditory learners — pause, discuss and explore together as a class or family!
Go, Grow & Glow Foods for Kids
Learn about the 3 basic food groups — GO, GROW and GLOW — and how they help our bodies stay strong and healthy.
Grades K–3Go Grow Glow Foods — Fun Learning Adventure
An exciting video for kids discovering the three important food groups. Perfect for kindergartens and preschoolers.
Grades 1–4Go, Grow & Glow Foods + Quiz
An easy-to-understand lesson on all three food groups — with a quiz at the end to test knowledge!
Grades 3–5🎮 Classroom & Home Activities
Multi-sensory activities for all learning styles — visual, auditory, kinesthetic and read/write. Every activity includes teacher tips and disability accommodations.
Food Map Activity
PreK–Grade 5 · All culturesStudents place food name cards on a world map to show which culture uses each name. Builds geography, nutrition and cultural awareness together.
👩🏫 Teacher Tips
- Use yarn or string to connect food cards to countries on the map
- Colour-code GO/GROW/GLOW using red, blue and green yarn
- Ask: “Which foods appear in more than one country?”
♿ Disability Accommodations
- Dyslexia: Use picture cards alongside word cards
- Motor impairment: Use sticky tack instead of pins
- Visual impairment: Use raised relief maps with textured food cards
Same Food, Different Name Match
Grades 1–5 · All culturesCards showing the same food in five different language names. Students race to match all five cards for the same food.
👩🏫 Teacher Tips
- Start with only 3 cultures before adding French and Spanish
- Ask immigrant students to share which name their family uses
- Discussion: why does the same plant have so many names?
♿ Disability Accommodations
- Autism/ASD: Reduce to 2-culture matching before expanding
- Cognitive disability: Match by image first, then add word cards
- ELL students: This activity validates their home language knowledge
Go Grow Glow Plate Design
PreK–Grade 5 · All levelsStudents design a balanced meal using foods from their own culture — then classify each food as GO, GROW or GLOW.
👩🏫 Teacher Tips
- PreK/K: Use a paper plate template and food magazine cutouts
- Grades 3–5: Write a sentence explaining each food choice
- Display completed plates as a multicultural classroom gallery
♿ Disability Accommodations
- Fine motor: Use pre-cut food images rather than scissors
- ADHD: Provide a structured template with labeled sections
- SLD/Dyslexia: Oral explanation accepted instead of writing
Grocery Store Sort
Grades 1–4Students sort food cards by which type of store they’d find each food — regular supermarket, Asian store, Latin store, Caribbean market, health food store.
👩🏫 Teacher Tips
- Use actual store logos on sorting mats for real-world connection
- Ask students: “Has your family ever been to one of these stores?”
- Extension: Calculate which store gives the best value per nutrient
♿ Disability Accommodations
- Autism/ASD: Use consistent store icons — predictability reduces anxiety
- ELL students: Store names are the same — this activity needs no translation
- Cognitive disability: Reduce to 2–3 store categories initially
Family Food Interview
Grades 2–5 · Home activityStudents interview a family member about a food from their culture. What is it called? How is it cooked? Which food group does it belong to?
👩🏫 Teacher Tips
- Provide an interview template with 5 guided questions
- Allow video or voice recording as an alternative to written notes
- Compile responses into a class “Cultural Food Book”
♿ Disability Accommodations
- Language impairment: Drawings accepted instead of written responses
- Anxiety/ASD: Allow solo presentation to teacher rather than class
- Hearing impairment: Written interview format works perfectly
Superfoods Spotlight
Grades 3–5Deep dive into moringa (malunggay) — now sold in US health food stores as a ‘superfood.’ Students discover that Filipino and Caribbean families have used this plant for centuries.
👩🏫 Teacher Tips
- Compare moringa nutrition label vs spinach vs broccoli
- Discuss: what does it mean when a traditional food becomes a trend?
- Connect to science standard: nutrients and body systems
♿ Disability Accommodations
- SLD/Dyslexia: Provide a graphic organiser for nutrition comparison
- Gifted: Research how moringa is grown and processed commercially
- ELL students: Moringa may be a familiar word — use their knowledge
🎁 Hub-Exclusive Free Downloads
These resources are exclusively available in this hub — as a thank you for your purchase!
⭐ Hub Exclusive — Not Available in the Public ShopGo Grow Glow Colouring Pages — Set 1
PreK · Ages 3–5Simple, bold outlines of GO, GROW and GLOW foods. Children colour and say the food name aloud. Includes 6 pages.
Coming SoonCut & Sort — Match Food to Group
Kindergarten · Ages 5–6Cut out food pictures and paste them into the correct GO, GROW or GLOW column. 2 activity sheets included.
Coming SoonCircle the GLOW Food — Activity Sheet
Grade 1 · Ages 6–7Students circle the correct food group items in each row. Builds identification skills with 3 food groups.
Coming SoonFood Bridge Quick Reference Card
All Grades · Print & Display12 key foods with their names across 5 cultures. Print and display in the classroom or send home with families.
Coming Soon👩🏫 Teacher & Parent Tips
Practical guidance for delivering this content to all learners in every setting.
🏫 Classroom Teacher Tips
- Build a Go Grow Glow wall display — add a new food each week labelled with its cultural names
- Use school lunch menus as real-world sorting practice — classify each item as GO, GROW or GLOW
- Invite parents to bring in a cultural food — class classifies it together
- Connect to science standards: nutrients, body systems and food production
- Use morning meeting to introduce one new food name from a different culture
- Create a class recipe book using foods from students’ home cultures
🏠 Homeschool Tips
- Cook together — classify every ingredient before and after cooking
- Visit an Asian or Caribbean grocery store and find three foods from the guide
- Create a family food map — pin each cultural food to its country of origin
- Use the Food Bridge Guide during meal times as a conversation starter
- Let your child design a balanced plate using only foods from one culture
- Start a food journal — one new food per week with its cultural name and food group
🌐 English Language Learners
- This resource validates ELL students’ home food knowledge — use it to build confidence
- Ask ELL students to teach the class the name of a food in their home language
- Use the Food Bridge table as a bilingual vocabulary reference during lessons
- Pair ELL students with a buddy for the Family Food Interview activity
- Accept home language labels on food sorting activities alongside English
- Filipino and Spanish-speaking students may already know many of the foods listed
♿ Differently-Abled Students
- Use real food objects or tactile food models for students with visual impairments
- Reduce choice sets for students with cognitive disabilities — start with 2 food groups
- Provide graphic organisers and sentence frames for students with SLD/dyslexia
- Use movement breaks between food group stations for ADHD students
- For autism/ASD: use consistent visual schedules and predictable activity structures
- Allow oral responses, drawings or assistive technology for all written tasks
♿ Detailed Accommodation Guide by Disability Category
Dyslexia / SLD
Use picture-word pairs throughout. Colour-code GO (orange), GROW (blue), GLOW (green) consistently. Provide word banks for all writing tasks. Accept oral responses.
Autism / ASD
Use predictable activity structures. Provide visual schedules. Explicitly teach that foods can have different names — this is not a trick. Allow solo work options.
ADHD / OHI
Incorporate movement into every activity (TPR, sorting, mapping). Use timers for each station. Break tasks into clear 2–3 step instructions. Short, focused sessions.
Visual Impairment
Use tactile food objects where possible. Provide large-print versions of all materials. Describe food images verbally before activities begin.
Hearing Impairment
All core content is visual and text-based. Ensure video captions are enabled. Use visual cues for activity transitions.
Cognitive Disability
Start with one food group at a time. Use real food images rather than illustrations. Reduce sorting options to 2 groups initially. Celebrate small wins — recognition before classification.
📦 Complete Your Collection
Everything your classroom or home needs — physical charts, digital downloads and the unique Food Bridge Guide.
Go Grow Glow Foods Chart
Physical poster 18″ × 25″ — full colour classroom ready
See ShopSame Food, Different Name — Food Bridge Guide
45+ foods · 4 cultures · Unique foods · Discussion questions
Coming SoonWorksheets & Activity Sheets
Classify, sort and identify GO, GROW & GLOW foods — Grades K–5
Coming SoonFood Flashcards
Individual food cards — name, group, nutrition benefit, cultural names
Coming SoonComplete Bundle
Digital chart + Food Bridge + Worksheets + Flashcards + Lesson Plan
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Free vs Paid — What’s Included?
The Food Bridge Guide comes in two tiers — a free GO foods preview and the full paid guide covering all four cultures and food groups.
| Feature | FREE Preview | PAID Full Guide |
|---|---|---|
| GO foods cross-cultural table | ✓ 5 foods | ✓ 13 foods |
| GROW foods cross-cultural table | ✗ | ✓ 14 foods |
| GLOW foods cross-cultural table | ✗ | ✓ 19 foods |
| French Caribbean column | ✗ | ✓ Included |
| Spanish Caribbean column | ✗ | ✓ Included |
| Unique foods section (28 foods) | ✗ | ✓ All 4 cultures |
| Where to find foods in the US | ✗ | ✓ Store-by-store guide |
| Classroom discussion questions | ✗ | ✓ 8 questions |
| Quick reference cut-out card | ✗ | ✓ 12 key foods |
🛒 Where to Find These Foods in the US
Many of these foods are available across the US — you just need to know where to look!
🏪 Asian Supermarkets
Pak choi, kangkong, ampalaya, tofu, bangus, malunggay/moringa, kamote, ube, cassava, papaya, guava, kalamansi, taro, coconut products
🌮 Latino / Mexican Stores
Yuca (cassava), chayote, plantains, papaya, guava, bitter melon, ñame, malanga, quimbombó (okra), soursop, mamey sapote
🌴 Caribbean Grocery Stores
Breadfruit, dasheen/eddoe, callaloo, chataigne, pigeon peas, plantain, coconut, saltfish, all Caribbean provisions
🇫🇷 French Caribbean / Haitian Stores
Christophine, giraumon, maracudja (passion fruit), carambole (starfruit), dachine, acras de morue
🌿 Health Food Stores
Moringa (malunggay) powder, coconut products, cassava flour, plantain chips, ube powder, dried guava
🛍️ Regular Supermarkets
Sweet potato, corn, carrots, cabbage, lettuce, tomatoes, eggs, fish, chicken, mango, pineapple, banana, orange, watermelon, okra, eggplant
💬 Classroom Discussion Questions
Use these to spark meaningful conversations about food, culture, health and identity!
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