Snacks
Carrots were not always orange, they also used to be what color?
Purple
What happens if plants are grown too close together?
The plants will not get enough sun, water, or air... so they would die!
Protein is one of the 6 main nutrients we talked about in class. What does protein do for us?
(You may show it if you remember the move for protein.)
Builds and fixes our muscles and bodies.
What is the first thing we do after we pick our fruits and veggies from the garden?
Wash them!
What are some seeds that we eat?
Nuts, beans, peas, popcorn, or rice.
The sweet potato is from what part of the plant?
It's the root of the plant!
Name 2 parts of the plant. (There are 6 parts.)
1. Roots 2. Stem 3. Leaves 4. Flower 5. Fruit 6. Seeds
Of the 6 nutrients, this nutrient helps heal our bodies and protects our immune system so we can fight diseases. Some types of this nutrient are known as Vitamin C or Vitamin A. What is this nutrient?
Vitamins!
How many seconds should we wash our hands?
20
What country grows the MOST avocados in the WORLD?
Mexico!
Name 3 different ways we can eat celery.
Plain, with peanut butter, in salads, cooked in soups, put in casseroles, or put in rice dishes.
Soil is a mix of minerals, air, water, and old plants. What is the purpose of the soil?
To keep the roots steady/anchored. To give water to the plants. To give the plants nutrients. To give air to plant roots.
This nutrient helps keep us warm and protects our organs.
Fat
What happens if we cut raw chicken on a cutting board and then we cut lettuce on the same cutting board without washing it?
The germs from the chicken are now on the salad!
All food comes from this.
Plants!
Which fruit is brown and fuzzy on the outside and bright green on the inside?
(Hint: You can eat the skin of this fruit, even though it's fuzzy.)
Kiwi
Some plants grow better in colder weather, and some grow better in warmer weather.
Name at least one plant that likes cooler weather and one that likes warmer weather.
Cool: lettuce, beets, asparagus, cauliflower, onions, spinach, cabbage, carrots, broccoli, etc.
Warm: grapes, celery, pineapple, pepper, peas, peaches, kiwis, tomatoes, sweet potatoes, etc.
Water
We wash plants with water and what else?
NOTHING. Just water!
You can tell if some fruits and vegetables have Vitamin A by looking at their color. What color gives vitamin A away?
Green or orange
Blueberries have something called "phytonutrients". What do these "nutrients" help us "fight"?
Chronic or bad diseases like diabetes, cancer, or heart disease.
How do plants get their food?
What is the process called?
They make it!
PhotosynthesisThis nutrient gives our bodies ENERGY!
(Hint: "I have a CAR that needs to GO HYDRATE.")
Carbohydrate
If we had raw meat on the counter, we should clean that counter with water and what else?
Bleach
Name 1 food for each of the 5 food groups- fruit, vegetable, grain, protein, & dairy.
Fruit- banana, orange, kiwi, grapes, etc.
Vegetable- beans, greens, carrots, celery, potato, etc.
Grain- popcorn, bread, muffins, crackers, tortillas, etc.
Protein- chicken, beef, fish, eggs, nuts, peanut butter, etc.
Dairy- milk, yogurt, cheese, etc.