Whats to Eat?
This is what vegetarians avoid
meat and poultry
How many food groups are in a plain cheeseburger?
3-Grain Products, Meat and Alternatives, Milk and Alternatives
Name 2 orange vegetables.
Carrots, squash, peppers, pumpkin, etc
This mineral is needed for strong bones and teeth.
Calcium
Name four ways to eat eggs
Boiled, scrambled, fried, sunny-side-up, poached, omelet, etc.
Potatoes belong to this food group.
Vegetables and Fruit
This nutrient provides the best source of energy.
Carbohydrates
Vegetables and Fruits are excellent sources of this nutrient.
Vitamin C (could also say fiber, potassium, folic acid, Vitamin A)
Why are we concerned about too much sugar in the diet?
Teeth, empty calories
To what food group does peanut butter belong?
Meat and Alternatives
Name 2 lunches which include all 4 food groups.
This vitamin is needed for eye health (plays a role in prevention of night blindness).
Vitamin. A
Name 4 different ethnic foods and their country of origin
Pizza, Italy; Burrito, Mexico; Perogies, Ukraine; Maple Syrup, Canada, etc.
Canada’s Food Guide tells us to have vegetables of these two colours everyday
Dark green and orange
Give 2 reasons why potato chips or cheezies are not the best snacks
High in salt and fat
Meat and Alternatives are an excellent source of this mineral.
Iron