FOOD FACTS
WHAT'S A SERVING
FRUITS & VEGATABLES
MILK MATTERS
TRUE OR FALSE
100
This food group serves as the base of the Food Guide Pyramid?
What is The breads, cereals, and grains
100
This important mineral is found in all foods in the Dairy Group?
What is calcium
100
This fruit with a yellow peel is high in potassium and is the most popular fruit in the U.S.
What is the banana
100
beans and peas are counted in which two food groups?
What are vegetables and (protein group) ie. Meat, Poultry, Dry Beans
100
Half your days calories should come from this group.
What is bread, cereals, and grains?
200
food in this group come from both plant and animal sources?
What is (protein group) ie. Meat, Poultry, Fish, Eggs, and Bean group includes both plant and animal sources.
200
This amino acid is found in poultry and can contribute to sleepiness after a Thanksgiving Turkey meal.
What is 3 Tryptophan
200
There are many varieties of this white vegetable including shitake and portobello.
What is a mushroom?
200
Milk contains this mineral that helps build strong bones and teeth.
What is Calcium?
200
Carrots, onions, and sweet potatoes are all vegetables and are what part of a plant?
What is the Root
300
Drying grapes for several days will give you this fruit.
What is a raisin?
300
Most of the energy supplied to the brain is in this form?
What are carbohydrates, ie. sugars, starches, and fibers
300
This purple vegetable, often used to make a popular Italian dish, is important for healthy aging.
What is eggplant?
300
This vitamin found in milk helps maintain skin and vision and also helps regulate the immune system.
What is Vitamin A?
300
The most common food from the Grain Group eaten in the United States?
What is Bread?
400
This vegetable contains more water than a watermelon.
What is iceberg lettuce?
400
A nutrient you can get from eating whole fruit that is not usually found in juice?
What is fiber?
400
This is another name for dried plums.
What is a prune?
400
Fat-Free milk is usually called this on the carton.
What is skim milk?
400
This is NOT a requirement to be on a nutrient facts label.
What are the ingredients used?
500
This food in the milk group contains live cultures and can be brought whipped, mixed with fruit, or frozen.
What is yogurt?
500
What type of milk is recommended for adults?
What is Fat-free (skim) milk
500
This vitamin gives carrots and sweet potatoes their orange color?
What is vitamin A?
500
These types of green vegetables contain high levels of vitamin K, which helps with blood-clotting/ coagulation
What is dark-green or leafy vegetables
500
This general guide to help you link nutrients in a serving of food to their contribution to your daily diet. It is based on a 2,000 calorie per day diet.
What is the Percentage Daily Value?