Proteins
give one example of a food that is in the protein category.
Fish, Beef, Chicken, Eggs, pork, beans, skim or low fat yogurt, turkey, nuts, seeds
give one example of a carb?
bread, pasta, rice, grain, flour
give 3 examples of a veg or fruit.
corn, carrots, peas, green beans, apples, bananas, pears, watermelon
give 3 examples of healthy dairy?
cheeses, milk, yogurts
give one example of healthy fat and one example of a non-healthy fat.
ex: nuts, oils, fish, eggs, seeds
bad ex: cakes, cookies, processed foods, chips
what tier in the food pyramid does protein make up?
in most food pyramids, this is on the 4th level of the pyramid.
what tier does carbs make up on the food pyramid?
on most food pyramids this is tier one or two.
what tier does fruit and veg make up on the food pyramid?
typically this is the second or first teir
what tier does dairy fall in on the food pyramid?
typically 3
what tier do fats fall in the food pyramid?
the top tier, this should be what you eat the least of.
how many servings of protein to eat a day?
at least twice a day if eating healthy meats, weight depends on factors like age and weight.
how many servings of carbs a day?
3-5 servings daily
how many servings a day?
5-7 servings a day!
5 vegetables 2 fruits
how many servings a day?
3 servings a day
how many servings should you eat a day?
all fats should be eaten in moderation, healthy fats can be eaten daily in small amounts like cooking oil or nuts and fish but bad fats should be eaten once a day at most.
give 3 examples of proteins you have tried?
chicken nuggets, pepperoni, protein shake, cheeses, hot dogs, fish sticks, beans,
give 3 examples of carbs you eat.
ex: cereal, pasta, pizza, crackers, biscuits, buns, breads
give 3 examples of fruits or veg you eat or have tried
bananas, apple sauce, berries, corn, beans
give a example of 2 healthy dairy options you eat?
yogurt, cheese, milks
give an example of 3 fats you eat.
snack cakes, chips, cookies, fried foods, processed foods or any kinds
what is a protein?
an organic compound found in meat that is essential to all living organisms.
what is a carbohydrate?
a macronutrient found in sugars starches and fiber.
what do fruits and vegetables do for us?
provide important vitamins and minerals and can help protect against cancers, diabetes, and heart diseases.
what is dairy?
products from animals like cows, goats or various mammals used to source calcium for food like cream, yogurt, and cheese.
what is a fat?
a source of fuel for the body that is a major energy storage form that should be consumed in moderation but is needed for a healthy body.