Food Allergies
Any of these three allergens peanuts, tree nuts, eggs, soy, wheat, milk, seafood (fish and shellfish).
True or False, tofu contains protein.
True
What are the 5 food groups?
Protein, Vegetables, Fruit, Grain, Dairy
What is released in the brain when you consume sugar?
Dopamine
What fruit is most consumed in the US?
Bananas
A person with lactose and tolerant would have trouble consuming this food?
Milk
Which food has more protein, Pork Loins or Lean Beef?
Pork Loins
Which fruit is the only fruit that has seeds on its outside?
Strawberries
What sugar can be found in fruits?
Fructose
What is the main vitamin found in fruits?
What is a food allergy?
an immune system reaction that occurs soon after eating a certain food.
Which foods are highest in protein?
turkey and chicken breasts.
Foods in this group are an important source of minerals including iron, zinc and iodine, B group vitamins (B12 only from animals), and essential fatty acids.
Lean meat and poultry, fish, eggs, tofu, nuts and seeds.
What is the recommended amount of sugar for a person in a day?
12 teaspoons
True or False, eating fruits can reduce the risk of getting hear disease and cancer?
True
What are the top two food allergens?
Milk and Peanuts
What foods are the best for protein intake?
Animal-based foods (meat, poultry, fish, eggs, and dairy foods)
The vitamins, minerals and fiber in this food group help to lower blood pressure and blood cholesterol.
Fruits
How many calories are in one teaspoon or cube (4g) of sugar?
16 calories.
How much fruit is recommended daily?
1½ to 2 cups per day
A severe reaction that can result in swelling of the airways, serious breathing difficulties, and, in some cases, death is called?
anaphylaxis
One gram of protein provides how many calories?
4 calories
Which food group helps to lower blood cholesterol and glucose levels and reduce risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
Grain foods, mostly wholegrain and/or high fiber varieties.
What is the scientific name for sugar cane?
Saccharum
Which fruit has the highest sugar content?
Pomegranates