food groups
what are the 5 food groups
fruits
vegetables
dairy
protein
grains
what is nutrition?
Nutrition is the study of diet—what a person eats—and health
Where can you find information about nutrition that’s truthful and accurate?
Medical and government resources are most likely to give you accurate information that’s backed up by research and expert opinion. These include websites that end in .gov and the food labels the federal government requires on packages. Nonprofit health organizations such as the American Heart Association or American Cancer Society can also be good resources. Their websites end in .org.
What are the benefits of eating in moderation?
Eating in moderation helps your body get the nutrition it needs to be healthy. Eating too much—or not enough—can lead to health problems. Following the guidelines for healthy eating will help you eat healthy foods in the right amounts, and eat fatty, sweet or salty foods in moderation. Your goal should be to eat the amount of nutrient-dense food that will keep your body healthy and give you the energy you need.
What plant’s berries are often white and traditionally hung on doorways?
Mistletoe
how much of your plate should be fruits & vegetables
50%, 1/2
what are the 6 main nutrients
fat
water
protein
carbohydrates
vitamins
minerals
Guideline 2 says to make at least _________________ your grains whole grains.
HALF
What and how do food-borne illnesses happen?
Sometimes, foods can become contaminated or infected by germs that can make people sick. Bacteria, viruses or toxins can get into food when it’s not cooked or stored properly. Sicknesses people get from food are called food-borne illnesses because they are spread and carried by the food.
Eating even a small amount of contaminated food can make a person sick. Symptoms or signs that a person is sick often appear within hours after eating the food, although sometimes people may take up to 3 weeks to show symptoms. Food-borne illnesses typically last a few hours or days, but some can last longer.
What mischievous character makes pranks from the day after Thanksgiving to Christmas Eve?
Elf on the Shelf
what are nutrients
Nutrients are the substances a living thing needs to take in from the environment in order to live and grow. Human bodies get nutrients from food, and need 6 key nutrients to stay healthy. Eating a variety of healthy foods is the best way to get all the nutrients you need.
what nutrient -Makes skin, muscle and bone, and repair damaged tissue.
Proteins
Guideline 3 says to eat ___________ unhealthy fat.
less
In the “Twelve Days of Christmas” song, how many French hens does the true love give?
3
List 3 foods that would be in the grain group
breads, crackers,
Provide the body’s most important source of energy.
carbohydrates
Guideline 4 says to eat less added sugar. HOW can you do this, give 1 way.
This includes drinking water instead of sugary drinks
Which New York City theater do the Rockettes perform at?
Radio City Music Hall
Control body processes, including digestion, healing
and energy production.
vitamins
What does the phrase “eating in moderation” mean?
The word moderation means within reasonable limits or avoiding extremes. “Eating in moderation” means you eat healthy foods in the recommended amounts for your gender, age and activity level. It also means you don’t eat too much of any particular food.
In the movie Elf, what condiment does Buddy put on everything?
Syrup