A vegetarian can consume an adequate amount of this group without eating meat; vegetarians will often eat soy as a non-meat source of this group.
What is protein?
100
Digestion begins in this part of the body.
What is the mouth?
100
Eliminating one, 20 ounce bottle of this sugary drink each day will result in 250 less calories.
What is regular pop?
100
Our body is made up of approximately 65-75% of this substance.
What is water?
100
To prevent food born illness, chicken should be cooked to this internal temperature.
What is 165 degrees
200
When cooked, this white, fluffy whole grain makes a delicious snack.
What is popcorn?
200
One teaspoon of this contains 2500 mg of sodium.
What is salt?
200
This way of eating (rather than a fad diet) is more likely to result in successful long term weight weight management.
What is a well balanced healthy eating combined with regular exercise?
200
This nutrient is the main source of fuel for the body.
What is carbohydrate?
200
These are acceptable methods for thawing food.
What are in the refrigerator, under cool running water (70 degrees or lower) or in the microwave if being cooked immediately?
300
This food from the dairy group contains live cultures which are beneficial for digestion and the GI tract.
What is yogurt?
300
Many people believe eating these white, oval shaped hen products will increase cholesterol.
What are eggs?
300
Consumption of this vegetable burns more calories to digest than it actually contains.
What is celery?
300
This nutrient is responsible for muscle building and tissue repair.
What is protein?
300
This should be done to all fruits and vegetables before eating (even fruits with thick rinds that will not be eaten).
What is wash thoroughly in running water (water that is a little warmer than the produce)?
400
The edible part of a plant that develops from the flower and contains the seeds of the plant; the flesh part we eat actually covers and protects the seeds.
What is fruit?
400
This measurement of energy will raise the temperature of one kilogram of water one degree celsius.
What is a calorie?
400
Eating more meals at home rather than this can result in better weight management.
What is eating out?
400
Although this nutrient gets a bad rap, it is necessary for many body functions including carrying certain vitamins and cell membrane structure. It also adds flavor to food.
What is fat?
400
To prevent contamination, hand washed dishes should be dried in this manner.
What is air dried?
500
The edible part of a plant we eat that does not contain the seed; usually the roots, stems or leaves.
What is vegetable?
500
This small kitchen appliance heats food by creating friction between water molecules in the food which produces heat.
What is a microwave?
500
The number of calories it takes to gain or lose one pound.
What is 3500.
500
These substances are needed for all kinds of things in the body, can be taken in pill form but are typically better when obtained from food.
What are vitamins and minerals?
500
The maximum temperature a refrigerator should be kept at to keep food safe.