Basic Nutrition
What are the five components of MyPlate?
Fruit, vegetables, proteins, grains and dairy
What is a food mile?
A food mile is a mile over which a food item is transported to get from a producer or farmer to your plate
What vitamin supports the immune system and assists in healing wounds?
Vitamin C
What is a fruit that is commonly known to be high in Vitamin C?
Orange
What orange fruit is native to China but has grown in California since the 1800s and grows on a tree that is up to 70 ft. tall?
Persimmon
What is the amount of energy in food called?
Calories
What are the three components of farm to school?
School gardens, education, and local procurement
What mineral supports bone health and development?
Calcium
What mineral is highest in bananas?
Potassium
What is a fruit that is native to Central America and commonly eaten in jams and juices?
Guava
What is the process in which your body breaks down food called?
Digestion
What is San Diego County the #1 producer of?
Avocados
What is a type of fat that was found in processed food and banned by the FDA?
Trans fat
What are two examples of a complete protein?
Beans served with rice, steak, quinoa, etc.
What food is native to South America and is closely related to the Tomatillo?
Groundcherry
Hummus with pita bread is an example of what type of protein?
Complete protein
What is local procurement?
The purchasing of fruits, vegetables, meats, and other goods from local farmers and ranchers
What nutrient is found in avocados, nuts, fish, olives, and dark chocolate?
Unsaturated fat
What is an example of foods high in saturated fat?
Red meat, butter, cheese
What is the name of a fruit that is native to China but has grown in California since the 1800s and grows on a very small shrub?
Kumquat
What is it called when a protein lacks at least one of the nine essential amino acids that the body cannot produce?
Incomplete protein
How many acres is considered a small farm in San Diego County?
Less than 10 acres
What nutrient supports protein development and DNA repair?
Sulfur
A food item that is high in sulfur and considered a protein?
Eggs
What is the name of a berry that was introduced to the United States to feed silkworms?
Mulberry