MyPlate
Give an example of a healthy versus less healthy choice (or “everyday” versus “sometimes” food) within the Fruits group.
Any reasonable answer, such as fresh apples versus apple pie.
Name a whole grain food you can use in breakfast meals.
Any reasonable answer. (examples: cereal, oatmeal, muffins, whole wheat tortillas)
How much is one serving from this package and how many calories does that give us?
(Depends on the label)
True or False? All recipes have to be followed exactly.
False! We can change it up based on what's on hand, what's on sale, what needs to be used up, allergies, preferences, time...
You want to plan a healthy breakfast. A good rule of thumb is to include how many food groups?
at least 3 food groups
What are the five food groups?
Grains, Vegetables, Fruits, Dairy and Protein
Name three forms of fruits and vegetables. HINT: One form is frozen.
Fresh, Canned, Frozen (and dried)
How many grams of Fiber are in one serving of this food?
(depends on the label)
What's a safe way to cut a round food, like an onion?
Cut it in half to make a flat surface.
True or False? A family meal can be a quick morning breakfast or lunch on a weekend.
True! Family meals can be at any time and any place.
How many food groups should we eat from every day?
All five. Every food group, every day!
True or False? If bread is brown, that means it is a whole grain food.
False. The first ingredient is how we tell if it is a whole grain food.
Where can we sometimes find nutrition information for restaurant foods?
On the restaurant’s website, on the wall or menu at the restaurant, or ask a manager if nutrition information is available.
Name three ways to safely defrost frozen foods.
In the refrigerator, in the microwave, or in cold water.
Give one example of a healthy snack that you could plan and make at home.
Any reasonable answer - must include healthy ingredients from at least two food groups.
Give an example of a healthy versus less healthy choice (or an “everyday” versus “sometimes” food) within the Protein group.
Any reasonable answer, such as roasted chicken vs fried chicken, beans vs meat, lean meat vs not lean meat.
What are two ways you might add vegetables to a meal?
Any reasonable answer.
(Meal examples: stir fry, soup, sandwiches, burritos, salad, casseroles, smoothies, pasta, sauces, etc)
You’re in the Dairy section at the store. Name two things you want to look for on the labels (in order to limit them).
Saturated Fat (any dairy foods), Added Sugar (yogurt, milks), Sodium (sour cream, cheese)
Name two jobs that kids can help with in the kitchen.
Any reasonable answer, such as: help measure and mix ingredients, tear or chop veggies, set or clear the table, make a shopping list, help with meal planning, read the recipe.
Name a meal or snack that can have three different colors of vegetables.
Any reasonable answer. (Meal examples: stir fry, soup, sandwiches, burritos, salad, casseroles, smoothies, pasta, etc)
Why do some of the food groups take up more room on MyPlate than others?
To show that we should fill our plates with more from those food groups than from others.
Name two ways to save money on fruits.
Any reasonable answer, such as: compare prices for fresh, frozen, and canned produce; buy fresh produce in season; purchase produce in its whole form, purchase in bulk if you can use it all; compare unit prices.
Which of these drink examples has more added sugar?
depends on the labels
Name two kitchen safety rules.
Any reasonable answer. Wash your hands, use the “claw” when cutting, no horse playing in kitchen, keep knives pointed down when walking, be careful around the stove and oven, clean up messes as you go...
Your family decides to make Tortilla Lasagna tonight. You gather all your ingredients and realize you don’t have any bell peppers, and you don’t have time to go to the store. What do you do?
Use another vegetable or leave it out.