On My Plate
What fraction of your plate should be made of fruits and vegetables?
1/2 Half of your plate should be covered in fruits and vegetables.
Name a purple vegetable.
(egg plant, cabbage, carrot...)
Name 2 reasons why we need to eat a balance of healthy foods each day.
-gives us energy
-helps us grow
-makes teeth and bones strong
-helps develop our brain...
How many portions of vegetables should you eat each day?
3
What types of snacks are the best kind of fuel?
Those that are not processed and do not contain added sugar, salt, and fat.
True or false, raw fruits and vegetables are healthier for you.
True. They are rich in vitamins and minerals. When we cook fruits and vegetables, some of the vitamins and minerals will be lost in the water that we cook them in.
Name 3 green fruits.
(grapes, apples, kiwi...)
What is a healthy dessert option?
-fruits, frozen juice pops, frozen yogurt...
How many fruits should you eat each day?
3
Where can you find the healthiest foods, at a fast food restaurant or at home?
The healthiest foods are most often found at home.
True or False. Jam is a fruit and can be counted as a portion of your daily intake of fruit.
False. Jam is delicious, but contains a lot of sugar, and not as much fruit.
Be the chef. Create a dessert that is just as delicious and cold as ice cream, that is more healthy.
(frozen fruit and yogurt)
How do you know when to eat?
Your tummy may be grumbly, or you may find yourself tired or grumpy.
How many grains should you eat each day?
4
Name a place that typically serves less healthy foods.
(fast-food restaurant, movie theatre, concerts, arenas)
What portion of your plate should be taken up by grains?
1/4. One quarter of your plate should be be filled with grains.
Name 3 dairy products.
(yogurt, milk, cheese...)
What is the best beverage to drink to fuel you up and keep you healthy?
Water or dairy.
How many proteins should you eat each day?
4
Be the chef! Is there a way that you can incorporate healthy food options with a smaller amount of junk food?
(trail mix containing chocolate, whole grain cookies...)
What portion of your plate should be taken up with proteins?
1/4. One quarter of your plate should be made up of proteins.
Create a plate! Include all five food groups.
(Pizza with vegetables, meat, cheese, whole grain crust, and an apple for dessert)
What is the healthiest protein that you can eat?
Proteins that come from plants such as nuts and seeds.
Name all of the food groups.
1. Fruits
2. Vegetables
3. Proteins
4. Grains
5. Dairy
Name one way that you can ensure that you always have a health, delicious, and nutritious snake when you go to places that do not typically sell/provide healthy foods.
(Bring your own healthy food, eat before you go to these places, look carefully at the menu for the best choices).