Food Groups
What food group does milk belong to?
Dairy.
What essential nutrients is the "fuel" for the body?
Carbohydrates.
Carrots are considered what type of vitamin?
Vitmain A.
This food is a good source of calcium and is commonly eaten with breakfast cereal.
Milk (Dairy).
What food group does watermelon belong to?
Fruit.
What are the three different types of fats called?
Saturated
Unsaturated
Trans
How many categories of vitamins are there?
Two. Water Soluble & Fat Soluble.
Chicken, fish, eggs, and beans are all examples of foods that belong to this category.
If you have a meal that includes protein, fruits, and grains, what other major food groups are you missing?
Vegetables & Dairy.
This type of nutrient controls the body temperature.
Water.
Oranges are considered what kind of vitamins?
Vitamin C.
Brown rice, oatmeal, and whole-wheat bread are examples of foods in this category.
Grains.
What do proteins do for the body?
Dark Chocolate is considered what type of nutrient or mineral?
Magnesium.
Egg Yolk is considered what type of vitamin?
Vitamin D.
The differences in colors in vegetables tell you what specifically about them?
What type of vitamins / minerals are in the vegetables.
What are the two different types of grains?
Refined & Whole Grains.
Oranges, Bananas, and Tomatoes contain what essential nutrient?
Potassium.
An antioxidant that helps protect cells in the body is considered what type of vitamin?
Vitamin E.
What three specific food groups help the "most" with improving / maintaining digestion?
Proteins, Fruits, and Vegetables.