Food Myths
True or False, Fat is bad for you.
False - Natural/Healthy fats are integral nutrients that support growth in our bodies.
There are unhealthy fats, such as transfats which are found in French fries and potato chips. (deep fried items)
What category would chicken fall within?
vegetables
fruits
protein
fats
carbohydrate
Protein.
Within different cuts of chicken,
Where are French fries from?
American soldiers found people in Belgium eating these potato sticks. Since the area they were found spoke French primarily, they named them French Fries.
Cheese pizza from Little caesers.
This is not a balanced meal since it is missing the vegetables and protein.
It also has a large portion of carbohydrates and dairy.
If you were lactose intolerant, what foods might you avoid?
Lactose is found in dairy, so you would avoid foods with dairy.
True or False, It takes up to 7 years to digest gum?
False - Gum does not stick to your intestines and is digested like all other foods.
Which category would potatoes fall within?
vegetables
fruits
protein
fats
carbohydrate
This has two answers.
Potatoes are a vegetable, but they can be considered a carbohydrate because of the starchiness they have.
Both are correct.
Where is Pizza from?
Pho (Beef broth and spices) with vegetables and rice noodles.
This is not a balanced meal since it is missing a protein.
It does a great job of having vegetables and carbohydrates.
If you had celiac disease, what foods may you avoid?
People who have celiac disease avoid items with gluten. They may also be known as gluten intolerant. They would avoid many grain products.
True or False, eating a large amounts of carrots when you are a child means you wont need to wear.
False - Carrots are a good source of vitamin A, which helps with night blindness.
What category would pizza dough fall within?
vegetables
fruits
protein
fats
carbohydrate
Carbohydrates.
Where do noodles originate from?
China.
The earliest written record of noodles is between 25-220CE, but the earliest evidence of noodles is roughly 4,000 years ago.
Salmon, noodles and stir-fry vegetables (carrots, onions, sprouts, broccoli)
This is a balanced meal because it includes proteins, vegetables and carbohydrates.
If you only eat food that does not come from animals and animal bi-products, what diet might you be following?
This food choice is known as vegan. You can find your proteins through many different beans and processed proteins such as tofu.
True or False, Dairy Queen's soft serve is not considered ice cream.
True - The milk content is less than the required 10%.
What category would olive oil fall within?
vegetables
fruits
protein
fats
carbohydrate
Olive oil, does come from the small fruit, olives, but it is considered a fat. (A healthy fat)
Where does the hamburger originate from?
Hamburg, Germany.
The hamburger was invented by Otto Kuase. It started with a Hamburg sausage on toasted bread.
Ham and cheese sandwich with 1 piece of lettuce on the bun.
This isn't an extremely unbalanced meal, but it does have some unproportioned amounts. The big issue is the lack of vegetables in this meal.
If you were to only eat meats, what diet is that known as?
This is known as the carnivore diet. Here people only eat meat as their food source. This can be hurtful to our bodies.
True or False, turkey is what makes you tired during holiday meals.
False - Turkey contains a vitamin called "tryptophan" which does make people tired, but it contains the same amount as other meats such as beef and chicken. Instead, the large portion size is what makes us tired.
What category would popcorn fall within?
vegetables
fruits
protein
fats
carbohydrate
Popcorn is considered a carbohydrate. On the food guide page, it would be under the grain section.
Botanists, consider popcorn to be a fruit since it comes from the seed/flower of the cob.
Where did fast food originate, and what was the first restaurant.
Kansas, USA.
In 1921, the first fast food restaurant, white castle, opened its doors for 5cent burgers.
Greek yogurt, berries and granola.
This is a balanced meal because it offers a mix of protein(Greek Yogurt), carbohydrates(Granola) and fruit.
If a person eats animal bi-products, but not animals themselves, their diet can be known as?
Vegetarianism. Here people eat bi-products of animals, such as eggs, cheese, butter and milk, but do not eat the animals themselves.