Grain Group
Name 4 food choices for grains
Wheat, rice, oats, cornmeal, barley, bread, pasta, oatmeal, cereal, tortilla, grits etc
Name 4 food choices for fruit?
bananas, strawberries, blueberries, apples, pears, peaches, plums, etc.
Name 4 vegetables
carrots, corn, green beans, broccoli, lettuce, potato, peas etc.
Name 3 types of dairy products?
Milk, cheese, yogurt
Name 3 sources of protein
Meat, fish, eggs, poultry, nuts, seeds, beans
How many servings for 9-18 year olds are needed for total grains daily?
5-7 oz.
How much fruit should 9-18 year olds eat daily?
1 1/2 - 2 cups
How much vegetables do 9-18 year olds need daily?
2-3 cups
What is a major mineral or vitamin found in dairy products?
Calcium or Vitamin D
What is the most common nutrient in protein food group?
Protein
What is the major nutrient found in grains?
carbohydrate
Water, carbohydrate, vitamins, minerals
Why is it important to eat a variety of vegetables?
How much dairy should 9-18 year olds consume daily?
3 cups
How much protein should 9-18 year olds consume daily?
5-6 oz
How do whole grains differ from refine grains?
Besides eating fruit as is, name another option that fruit can be consumed?
When preparing food, which method of eating vegetables retains most of the nutrients?
Raw or lightly steamed
Why is it important for adolescents to eat foods rich in calcium?
Bone growth
Name 2 non-meat sources of protein
Eggs, beans, nuts, soy, tofu, seeds
What is a grain option for someone who is gluten free?
Rice, quinoa, buckwheat, oats.
Name the immune system booster vitamin that many fruits have in them?
What is 1 nutrient vegetables does not have a lot in them?
Fat
Name an alternative dairy product for those who cannot digest lactose?
Soy, Almond, Cashew, Oat Milk
Why is protein important for adolescents?
Major building block for muscles, bones, skin, cartilage, blood