MyPlate
Give an example of a healthy versus less healthy choice within the Fruits group
One example: apple versus apple pie
At least this much of the grains you eat each day should be whole grains
Half
(Show a sample food label)
How much is one serving from this package and how many calories does that provide?
Depends on the label chosen
True or False: All family members can play an important role in the kitchen
True
You want to plan a healthy breakfast. A good rule of thumb is to include how many food groups?
At least three
What are the five food groups?
Fruits; Vegetables; Grains; Protein; and Dairy
Name three forms of fruits and vegetables.
HINT: one form is frozen
Fresh, frozen, canned, dried, or 100% juice
(Show a sample food label)
Is this food high in saturated fat?
Depends on the label chosen.
If the %DV is higher than 20% than yes
Name three ways to safely defrost frozen foods
In the refrigerators, submerging in cold water, or in the microwave
True or False: A family meal can be a quick morning breakfast or lunch on a weekend
True.
Family meals can be at any time and any place.
How many food groups should we eat from every day?
All five. Every food group, every day!
False
Where can we sometimes find nutrition information for restaurant foods?
On the restaurant's website, on the wall at the restaurant, or ask a manager if the nutrition information is available
Name two ways kids can help their parents plan, prepare or serve meals
Some examples: help prep ingredients, set the table help clear the table
Give one example of a healthy snack that you could plan an make at home
One example: low-fat cheese and whole grain crackers
Tip: It should include at least two food groups
Why do some of the food groups take up more room on MyPlate than others?
To indicate that we should fill our plates with more from those food groups than from others.
What are two ways you might add vegetables to a meal?
(Show a drink label)
How many grams of sugar would you consume if you drank this entire bottle?
Depends on the label chosen.
Remember to calculate based on the number of servings in the drink.
True or False: All recipes have to be followed exactly
False
What is one benefit of planning meals as a family?
Some examples: it gets everyone excited about the meal, allows everyone to help with family food choices, helps you plan to use ingredients on hand, helps you plan ways that everyone can help prepare the meal
Give an example of a healthy versus less healthy choice within the Protein group
If a product is a whole grain, a whole grain ingredient will be listed here on the ingredient list
First
Name two things you can do to make smart choices when eating out
Your family decides to make Barley Jambalaya tonight. You gather all your ingredients together and realize you don't have any bell peppers, and you don't have time to go to the store. What do you do?
Use another vegetable or leave it out
Describe one recipe framework discussed in class and the ingredients you would plan to use
Any reasonable answer