Nutrition
What do we call the helpful parts of food your body needs to grow and stay healthy?
What are nutrients?
What tool helps us see what a balanced meal looks like?
What is MyPlate?
What is the best drink for your body every day?
What is water?
What vitamin do you get from oranges that helps you heal?
What is Vitamin C?
Name 3 things that are listed on a food label?
What is serving size, total fat, cholesterol, sugar, carbohydrates, sodium, proteins, vitamins, minerals and ingredients
This nutrient gives your body quick energy.
What are carbohydrates?
Which food group helps your bones stay strong?
What is dairy?
Why is breakfast important for your school day?
What is it gives you energy and helps you focus?
Name a whole grain food.
What is brown rice, oats, whole wheats (bread, pancakes), popcorn
Name one mineral we find in foods
What are Potassium, Calcium. Iron, Sodium, Magnesium, Chloride, Sulfur, Phosphorus
This nutrient helps your body build muscles and repair itself.
What is protein?
Name two food groups that give your body energy.
What are carbohydrates and fats?
What should you do when you're full?
What is stop eating?
What mineral do bananas give you that helps your muscles?
What is potassium?
Name 3 main nutrients we discussed today
What are :?
Carbohydrates- bread, rice, pasta, apples
Protein- chicken, eggs, fish, beans
Fats- avocado, olive oil, nuts
Vitamins- carrots (Vit A), oranges (Vit C), milk (Vit D)
Minerals- bananas (Potassium), Beef (Iron),Broccoli (Calcium)
Water
This nutrient helps your brain and body work but you only need a small amount.
What is fat?
How many cups of water should a 5th grader drink every day?
What is 7-8 cups?
Name a Healthy Fat
What is Nuts, Seeds, Avocado?
Why is it important to eat a rainbow of colors on your plate?
What is because different colors of fruits and vegetables have different vitamins and nutrients that help your body in different ways?
Name all six types of nutrients your body needs.
What are carbohydrates, protein, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water?
Name all five MyPlate food groups.
What are fruits, vegetables, grains, protein, and dairy?
What food category is oatmeal and eggs
What is grain and protein?
Eating too much of these can cause health problems: (name 3)
What are salt, sugar, and unhealthy fats?
Name a food that has iron in it
What is Red meat (beef/lamb), chicken/turkey, liver, fish (tuna, salmon, sardines), eggs