MyPlate
What are the 5 food groups on MyPlate?
Fruit, vegetable, grain, protein, dairy
Name three whole grains
Examples: brown rice, oatmeal, whole wheat bread
How many minutes of physical activity should kids get everyday?
60 minutes
Name three nutrients listed on a food label
Example: fat, protein, carbs, sodium, potassium, sugar etc.
What is the first thing you need to do before you cook?
Wash your hands!
Name 3 foods in the dairy group
Examples: milk, cheese, yogurt
Why are whole grains important?
They help with heart health, they have fiber to keep you full, they have more nutrients than refined grains.
Name 5 activities you can do that will get your heart rate up.
Answers vary
How can food labels be tricky?
Answers vary, sample answers: false advertising on the front, catchy words and slogans, colors, etc.
What is the first thing you should do after you crack eggs or handle raw meat?
Wash your hands!
Name 4 foods in the protein group
Examples: meat, eggs, nuts, seeds, tofu, fish
What is a refined grain? Explain what it is and give examples.
A grain that a food manufacturing company took the bran and germ away from. Things such as white bread, white rice, white pasta
Why is physical activity important?
Answers vary/
If something has 17% of your daily amount of sodium per serving, what percentage would you have eaten if you have two servings? Is that low or high?
34%- HIGH
What is the term used for your non-dominant hand while cutting?
Bear claw
How much of your plate should be fruits and vegetables?
1/2
Why do food manufacturing companies refine grains?
Why do you need calories?
You need calories to make your body function. You need calories to sleep, move, breathe, run your organs, and to give you energy to exercise to keep you heathy!
If something has 7% of your daily amount of saturated fat and you have one serving, is that low or high? What is you eat 4 servings, does your answer change?
Fairly low- yes it becomes 28% and that is HIGH for a single food item in one sitting.
Describe cross contamination
Answers vary
Why should you eat a rainbow?
To get more nutrients from all the different colors! These are phytochemicals!
What are the 3 parts to a whole grain?
Bran, germ, endosperm
What are some examples of foods will give you the best energy for exercise?
Answers vary.
Describe the 5/20 rule
Sample answer: When you look at the percentage on the label you can put it on a number line from 5 to 20 (5 being low and 20 being high) and you can tell if you have a high r low amount of each nutrient per serving.
Name 5 things you should do to make sure you are safe in the kitchen
Example answers: Wash your hands, clean surfaces, knife safety, put hair up, wear apron, watch for loose clothing, pay attention etc.