You're the Chef
What are the five food groups?
Dairy, Protein, Grains, Fruits, Vegetables
Name 5 red fruits
Tomato, apple, cherry, strawberry, raspberry
Why are whole grains good for us?
Good source of fiber- digestion
What is something to look for in your drinks?
Sugar
When shopping for food, what type of juice should you look for?
Those that are 100% juice, low in sugar
How many cups of fruits and vegetables should we eat each day?
3 1/2 cups
Name 5 orange vegetables
carrots, pumpkin, pepper, squash, sweet potatoes
crackers, popcorn, bread, granola, cereal
Where can you find all your nutrition information?
On the back of the package, drink, snack, etc.
You are on your way to McDonalds to get your usual burger and fries. What can you add or substitute to make your meal healthier?
Fruit cup, 100% juice, side salad
What is the amount of exercise we should get daily?
Why is it important to "eat the rainbow"?
You get different nutrients from different colors of fruits and vegetables.
If bread is brown, is it a true whole grain?
No, must see if it is the main ingredient first, or it is written on the front (100% whole grain)
How do you find how many teaspoons of sugar are in your drink?
Grams of sugar/ 4 = teaspoons of sugar
Which milk has the least amount of fat
Fat free or skim milk
What should you do before cooking?
wash hands and any fruits and vegetables
Name a vegetable that is considered a root?
carrots
How do you know if something is a true whole grain?
It will be listed as the first ingredient
What are better drink options other than soda?
Fruit smoothie, fruit infused water, 100% juice, water
What is important to look when shopping for healthy foods?
Whole grains, protein, sugar, sodium (salt)
The "claw" method
What vegetable is considered a "flower"?
Cauliflower
What is the difference between a whole grain and a refined grain?
Whole grain- the entire grain which includes the fiber and nutrients
refined grain_when whole grain is stripped of fiber and nutrients, left with carbohydrates
What is a snack that uses 3 or more food groups?
Yogurt parfait- grain, dairy, fruit
What can we add to our pizza to make it healthier?
vegetables, salad, chicken