Food Groups
How many food groups are there?
5
Does the sugar in fruit count toward your daily maximum of of added sugar?
No
What is the healthiest, zero calorie beverage to drink when you are thirsty?
Water
What percent of our brain is made up of fat?
60%
What is the name of the cooking magazine that you were given earlier this year?
Chop Chop
What food group do strawberries, cherries and watermelon belong to?
Fruit
Three (3)
Name a healthy way to add flavor to water.
Add a splash of 100% juice
Float some fruits, vegetables and/or herbs in the water to give it flavor.
How much saliva (spit) does each person make in one day?
1 liter (4 cups)
Name a healthy breakfast food.
Examples: eggs, oatmeal, whole grain cereal, yogurt with fruit, toast with peanut butter or avocado, bean burrito, smoothie, peanut butter and banana sandwich.
Foods and beverages in this group contain calcium, which helps keep our bones and teeth strong.
Dairy
Possible answers:
Our brains can become addicted to sugar; dental cavities; weight gain; pancreas can break down; bad skin; moodiness; lack of energy; body doesn't get needed nutrients
Name a beverage that helps your bones and teeth stay strong.
Milk
Name a protein food that is less healthy because it is high in salt or fat or both.
You are given two slices of wheat bread. Suggest a HEALTHY protein and a vegetable that you can add to make a sandwich. (Something that makes sense that most people would want to eat.)
This food group gives us energy and includes foods like pasta, rice and bread.
Grain
GRAMS of added sugar usually appear on the nutrition facts label of a packaged food or beverage. What is the magic number that we divide by to convert grams to teaspoons of sugar?
4
What do we call a cold beverage that we make by blending berries, bananas, yogurt, ice and orange juice?
Smoothie
How much fat do we need in one day?
1 tablespoon
Name a food in the protein group that is not from an animal.
Nuts, beans, lentils
A super sized cola has 128 grams of sugar. How many teaspoons of sugar does that equal?
32
Name two different types of beverages that have more sugar than is healthy for us.
Sodas: orange, cola, Dr. Pepper, root beer
Sweet teas
Energy drinks
Sports drinks
Sweetened coffee drinks
What can you eat with beans to make a complete protein?
Rice
Which food group is especially good for our hair, skin, and eyes?
Vegetable