General
This is a major factor in determining health risks
What is
GENETICS
This percent of your plate should be fruits and veggies.
What is
HALF/ 50%
Milk is the easiest way to get what?
What is
CALCIUM
How much of your grains should be whole?
What is
HALF, 50%
What are common foods that have added sugars?
What is
BREAKFAST CEREALS, SODA, BAKED GOODS
This along with genetics plays a large role in our overall health
What is DIET
The healthiest way to eat fruit is in what form
What is
IN ITS ORIGINAL FORM
Should you transition milk products gradually or suddenly?
What is
GRADUALLY
What should your label say to make sure it is whole
What is
100% WHOLE WHEAT
100% WHOLE GRAIN
List two ways to decrease consumption in diet
What is
DECREASE SODA, SPORTS DRINK, ENERGY DRINK, FRUIT DRINK, TEAS, LEMONADE
Name at least two internal factors that affect food choices
What is
PERSONAL PREFERENCE, CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS, HUNGER, HEALTH CONSIDERATIONS, DIETARY RESTRICTIONS, HABITS, FOOD PURCHASING SKILLS, FOOD PREPARATION SKILLS
You should have no more than this amount of fruit juice per day
What is
½ CUP PER DAY
What are some milk products that you can lower the fat in?
What is
MILK, CHEESE, YOGURT
What helps contribute to the brown color of whole grain?
What is
WHEAT KERNEL
Name two types/ examples of solid fats
What is
BEEF, CHICKEN and PORK FAT
MILK FAT in BUTTER and WHOLE MILK PRODUCTS
STICK MARGERINE AND SHORTENING
Name at least one external factor that affect food choices
What is
PRICE, AVAILABILITY OF FOOD, CONVENIENCE, TIME AVAILABLE
One way to add fruits or veggies to breakfast and lunch
What is
ADD FRUIT TO CEREAL
INCLUDE VEGGIES TO OMELET/ SANDWICH
SIDE SALAD INSTEAD OF FRIES/ CHIPS
SALAD AS MAIN DISH
Do different types of brands taste different
What is
YES
Name ways to make at least half of your grains whole
What is
CHOOSE WHOLE-GRAIN CEREALS, OATMEAL, BREADS, and BAGELS
On average, added sugar and solid fats ("empty calories") make up what percentage of typical diet?
What is
35%
The combination of the current trend of eating a diet high in fat, sugar and calories, along with a lack of physical activity, contributes to health problems such as what.
What is
OBESITY AND RELATED DISEASES such as TYPE II DIABETES AND HEART DISEASE
Name a small change you can make to include more fruit in your diet
What is
FRUIT SALAD FOR DESSERT, FRUIT IN SALAD, FRUIT AS SNACKS
Name one way you're going to slowly shift to lower fat milk and milk products
What is
TRY LOWER FAT MILK
USE FAT FREE PLAIN YOGURT INSTEAD OF SOUR CREAM
What is the difference between whole-wheat versus wheat bread? Which is healthier?
What is
Wheat bread contains mainly enriched white flour—only part of wheat kernels are used and major nutrients are lost during milling
Whole-wheat bread is healthier
No more than what percentage of calories should come from solid fats and added sugars
5-15%