Fruits and Vegetables
Name 3 red fruits and vegetables
Apple, Pepper, radish, strawberry
What is the first thing we should look at on a nutrition facts label?
The serving size
Name the 5 food groups.
Fruits, vegetables, grains, protein, dairy.
Dairy foods give us calcium, calcium keeps our _____ strong!
bones
True or False: if a bread is brown, it is a whole grain.
False
Name 2 parts of the plant that we eat.
Root, stem, fruit, flower.
Name 2 snacks that include a fruit or vegetable that we could make at home.
apples and peanut butter. Veggies and hummus
Name a whole grain breakfast food.
What foods belong in the dairy food group?
Milk, cheese, yogurt.
If a food is a whole grain, the word whole will be listed ____ in the ingredient list.
first
Name a meal or snack you could making that uses 3 different colored fruits or vegetables.
Salad, fruit salad, stir fry, soup.
How many food groups should we include in our snacks?
2
How many food groups should we eat from everyday?
Protein helps build and keep our _____ strong.
muscles .
When you are in the cereal aisle at the grocery store, what might you think about before making a choice?
Look for whole grain, look at sugar.
Why do we need to eat a 'rainbow' of fruits and vegetables?
Which of these drinks has the most sugar-
Juice, milk, or water?
Juice
How much of your plate should be filled with fruits and vegetables?
1/2
3
Why is fiber important?
It helps with our digestion and it helps us to feel full for longer.