This or That?
Which is the healthier option?
Dark Chocolate or Milk Chocolate?
Dark Chocolate!
Dark Chocolate has more cocoa solids which are rich in antioxidants, which provide improved blood flow, lower blood pressure, and reduced risk of heart disease. It also typically contains 50% less sugar than milk chocolate.
What should be done before eating a meal?
Wash your hands!
Helpful reminder, sing the abc's while you scrub to make sure your washing long enough! (minimum 30 seconds)
What should we have only once or twice a week at most?
Name two food items.
Candy, Soda, Ice Cream, Fast Food, Sugary Cereals
What type of food am I?
Whole Wheat Bread
CARBOHYDRATE or GRAIN
Ms. Morgan wants to know what body system is milk good for?
Your skeletal system. Calcium in dairy helps strengthen your bones!
What can turkey be used as an alternative for?
Give two examples.
Beef and Pork
Ms. MacKenzie is making dinner. She chopped raw meat on her cutting board. It is fine for her to then cut lettuce for her salad on the same board.
True or False?
FALSE!
That is cross contamination! You should always clean and disinfect all areas in between different food preps or else you'll get sick!
Fats, Spreads, and Oils
Should be used sparingly and when possible choose low fat alternatives.
List 3 types of fats, spreads or oils and their healthier alternatives.
Mayo < Low Fat Mayo
Vegetable Oil < Olive Oil
Butter < Margarine
Canola Oil < Sesame Oil
What type of food am I?
Turkey Bacon
PROTEIN
Watermelon is more wet than cucumbers.
TRUE or FALSE
FALSE. Cucumbers are made of 95% water and watermelons are made of 92% water.
Name 3 alternatives to chips.
1. Carrots or Other Vegetable 2. Whole Grain Chips 3. Unsalted Nuts 4. VeggieStraws 5. Dried Fruits
What Temperature should your fridge and freezer be kept at?
Fridge: 40* or below
Freezer: 0* or below
What are the recommended serving sizes for protein and dairy on a daily basis?
Protein= 2 servings daily
Dairy= 3 servings daily
What type of food am I?
BUTTER
Fats, Oils, and Spreads
Does sugar on its own cause cavities?
No! Cavities are caused by bacteria eating the sugar left on your teeth when you don't brush! The bacteria creates acid which rots your teeth. This is why you should brush your teeth at least twice a day.
Ms. Kim wants to know what is an alternative for white bread?
Whole wheat bread.
Whole wheat contains more nutrients and is better for your digestive system!
Mr. Nick is in line to get snack. He just washed his hands and is waiting for snack when he sneezes into his hand. Should he rewash his hands or will hand sanitizer be enough?
He should still rewash his hands! Hand sanitizer is great but not 100% effective!
Soap and water are the best bet for a COMPLETE clean and sanitizer is for extra protection.
Ms. Bri says it is recommended to get 3-5 servings of starches a day.
List 4 types of healthy starches.
Potatoes, Whole Grain Bread, Whole Grain Cereal, Rice, and Whole Grain Pasta.
What type of food am I?
TOMATO
FRUIT
Mr. Cody wants to know, what was the first vegetable planted in space?
Potatoes!
Fun Fact: NASA successfully grew potatoes on the Space Shuttle Columbia's micro-gravity astro-culture laboratory in 1995!
Name 5 alternatives to soda or energy drinks.
1. Water (or Flavored Water) 2. 100% Fruit Juice or Sugar Free Fruit Juice 3. Unsweet Tea 4. Milk or Low-Fat Milk 5. Gatorade or Powerade 6. Herbal Tea 7. Coconut Water 8. Sparkling Water 9. Sugar Free Lemonade 10. Alternative Milks (OAT, ALMOND, SOY, etc.)
Ms. Stephanie dropped her lunch. OH NO! Luckily the 5 second rule means its still safe for her to eat.
TRUE OR FALSE and why.
FALSE. The 5 second rule is a MYTH. If you can't wash food that has fallen on the floor you shouldn't eat it. Bacteria will get on it INSTANTLY.
It's recommended to get 5-7 servings of fruit or vegetables a day!
List 10 fruits or vegetables.
Kiwi, carrot, pea, broccoli, pear, apple, orange, banana, cauliflower, eggplant, pumpkin, strawberry, tomatoes, peppers, blueberry, raspberry, figs, spinach, lettuce, onion, cucumber, grapes, beans, corn, watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew, plantain, asparagus.
What type of food am I?
JELLO/GELATIN
PROTEIN
Fun Fact: Gelatin is made from collagen in animal bones!
Name a fruit that is pollinated by bats.
Bananas, Mangoes, Peaches, and Avocados.
Fun Fact: Nectar feeding bats like the Mexican long tongued bat, Western Woerman's fruit bat, and the lesser long nosed bat are responsible for pollinating these fruits.-Florida Bat Conservatory