My Plate
Fats & Beverages
Grains
Protiens
Fruits/Veggies
100
How much of your plate should be fruits and vegetables?
What is one half.
100
What healthy fat is found in deep water fish?
Essential omega-3 fatty acids. These fatty acids are crucial to the health of our nervous system and brain function. - Fish such as salmon also contains Iodine, which is known to improve mental clarity and is important for healthy brain development.
100
What type of grains are best for your body & mind?
Whole Grains
100
Besides eating meat what other way can you add protein to your diet?
Nuts, seeds, dairy, beans, soy, and spinach.
100
Which 2 berries are best for the brain?
Blueberries are best for brain health because they improve memory and enhance brain power. Blackberries help the brain soak up more information.
200
What food groups does a beef taco fit into? (Picture your plate!)
Protein: ground meat Vegetable: lettuce, tomato Grain: tortilla/taco shell Dairy: Cheese/sour cream
200
Which fat should be avoided?
Trans Fat
200
From what food does our main energy source come from, for our brain?
Carbohydrates (Grains)
200
Seafood (shrimp, fish, clams, scallops, and etc.) belong to which food group?
Protein
200
List 4 Dark Green Vegetables
Kale, Collard Greens, Spinach, and Mustard Greens
300
Beans and peas are special. They belong to what 2 food groups?
Vegetables and Protein
300
What is the ideal daily fat intake?
20-30% of your daily total calorie intake.
300
How does a complex carbohydrate help benefit your mind and your body?
Fuels the body for an extended period of time and you feel full longer.
300
High quality proteins can help you do what?
Think clearly and have better recall.
300
What food is known to be a super food (promotes brain health, lowers blood pressure, & improves blood circulation.)
Avocados - These are well known Super foods that improve brain power and nervous system functioning. - Some of its benefits include phytosterols which provide anti-inflammatory benefits, and Oleic acid which helps our digestive tract by increasing absorption of fat-soluble nutrients - The best way to get the most nutrients out of avocado is eating it raw.
400
How many food groups are in the MyPlate pictures?
Five 1. Dairy 2. Protein 3. Fruit 4. Vegetables 5. Grain
400
How do we keep our body and brain hydrated?
Water/H20
400
What is a whole grain?
A whole grain is a complex grain that fuels both the mind and body. It doesn't fuel you up quickly and dissipate just as quickly.
400
What are the benefits of eating healthy proteins?
It provides building blocks for bones, muscles, cartilage, skin, & blood.
400
Is it better to eat raw vegetable or cooked vegetables?
Raw Vegetables provide us with more nutrients than cooked. However, if you do choose to cook it is best to steam them.
500
What ‘switches on’ your brain and your body. It is also a gentle way to ease your digestive system into the rest of the day.
What is Water - Water is the best way to prevent and chase away fatigue – be it physical or mental. - Human brains consists of 85% water. When you are not properly hydrated your brain feels the effects, with headaches, poor concentration and reduced short-term memory. Dehydration causes the level of energy production in the brain to decrease. - To avoid drops in your cognitive performance, remember to drink water throughout the day.
500
Which cereal is the best choice to help fuel you through the morning?
Quick Oats, Post Grape Nuts, and Cheerios Important to look for top 3 ingredients: Sugar, Fiber, and Whole Grains.
500
What do proteins do for cells?
Proteins help our cells communicate to other cells.
500
Is a tomato a fruit or a vegetable?
A fruit.
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