Blue & Purple Lesson
What fruit is also called the “brain berry” because it helps to improve memory and concentration?
Blueberry
What two things did Derek Deer do to get healthy after lying around on the couch and eating chips all the time?
got physical activity; ate more fruits and vegetables
Name two crunchy green vegetables that make good snacks.
celery, cucumber, raw broccoli, green pepper, peas, snow peas, cabbage, green beans, etc.
What are three yellow or orange fruits or vegetables that are grown in our state?
corn, winter squash, carrot, pepper, pumpkin, rutabaga, yellow summer squash, sweet potato, Yukon Gold potato, cantaloupe, apricot, pear, etc.
Which of the following choices of cooked potatoes is lowest in fat, sodium, and calories: baked potatoes, french fries, or potato chips?
baked potatoes
What fruit that grows on a vine is good for the heart?
grape or 100% grape juice
When you sang and danced the Go Wild song today, what two words came after the words Go Wild?
Eat Colors
What is the name of a melon that is green on the inside?
honeydew
Which of the following beverages provides more vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients: an orange-flavored drink OR 100% orange juice?
100% orange juice
What are two root vegetables in this color group?
turnip, rutabaga, parsnip, potato, etc.
Name two dried fruits that are very healthy.
raisin, dried plum (prudried currant, etc.ne), dried blueberry,
What are three different ways that you can include more tomatoes in meals or snacks?
spaghetti sauce, pizza with tomato sauce, tomato juice, tomato soup, tomatoes in salads, sliced tomatoes in sandwiches, grape tomatoes for snacks, etc.
What is one way to reduce (lower) the number of miles that food travels from the farm to your home?
plant a vegetable garden, plant fruit trees, buy locally-grown foods at a farmers market or at a local store, etc.
What kind of root potato is in this color group and what is a good way to cook it?
sweet potato; baked, mashed, or roasted – the same way you cook regular potatoes)
What powerful nutrient helps keep your blood pressure low and healthy?
potassium
How many cups of vegetables should you eat every day?
2½ cups or more
Name one thing you can learn by reading the nutrition label on packaged food.
amount of sugar, number of servings, calories, etc.
The phytonutrient lutein is good for your body. Which does it improve: your eyesight hearing?
eyesight
What do we call healthy compounds that are found in plants and in all color groups of fruits and vegetables?
phytonutrients
Name one popular fruit or vegetable that is very high in potassium.
banana or potato
Name one kind of berry or other fruit that is native to North America.
blueberry, blackberry, chokecherry, Concord grape, cranberry, plum, etc.
What vitamin helps build healthy skin and gums?
vitamin C
The B vitamin folate is good for your body. Does it help your cells divide and grow especially for babies and moms – or does it make your hair shinier?
helps cells divide and grow)
Name a fruit or vegetable that is a superstar for vitamin A.
apricots and pumpkin are very high in vitamin A; also winter squash, sweet potato, carrot, cantaloupe, peach, mango, papaya, etc.
Name the 5 food groups on the MyPlate graphic and an example of each.
vegetables – carrots, fruit – apple, protein – chicken, grain – rice, dairy – milk, etc.