My Plate
How many food groups in My plate
Five
Name three orange vegetables?
Carrots, squash, bell pepper, and sweet potato.
How many ounces of grains do you need per day?
6
How many ounces of meat (or equivalent) should you have each day?
5 1/2
How long should your wash your hands?
20 seconds
What should half your plate be full of?
Fruits and Vegetables
How do fruits & vegetables help our body?
Fight illnesses and chronic diseases, keep us healthy, heal cuts, help us see
How much cooked pasta is equivalent to 1 slice of bread?
1/2 cup
Name two foods in this group that come from plants.
Nuts, peanut butter, split peas, black-eyed peas, lentils, chick peas/ garbanzo beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, black beans, navy beans.
How long should kids exercise each day?
60 minutes
What food group is the biggest on My Plate?
Vegetables
Name one dark green leafy vegetable?
Spinach, kale, collard greens, mustard greens, turnip greens, romaine lettuce.
Name two types of whole grains
Oatmeal, whole wheat, barley, brown rice, and popcorn.
Name two types of animal protein foods we should eat in moderation?
Bacon, sausage, hot dogs, red meat, and Bologna.
What 2 numbers can be helpful when reading the nutrition facts label?
5% and 20%
What food group sits off to the side and what mineral does it contain?
Dairy, and it contains calcium.
How many cups of vegetables does your body need each day?
2 1/2
What fraction of the grains you eat should be whole grains?
1/2
How many ounces in a pound of meat?
16
Whats the least amount of added sugar recommended daily for kids you're age?
6 teaspoons
Tell us what meal or snack you could prepare using 3-5 food groups.
Vegetables, Fruits, Grains, Dairy, Protein
Name a berry grown in Maine that helps with memory?
blueberries
What is the outer shell of a whole grain called?
Bran
How many eggs are equivalent to 1 ounce of meat?
One egg
What is the magic number to divide grams of sugar to get number of teaspoons?
4