This is the type of fruit we put into the smoothies last week
What are mixed berries (strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, raspberries)
100
Name three dairy products
What are... milk, yogurt, cheese, cottage cheese etc.
100
True or false...the grain group includes bread, cereals, rice, and pasta
What is true
100
True or false: All foods made from meat, poultry, seafood, beans and peas, eggs, processed soy products, nuts, and seeds are considered part of the Protein Foods Group
What is True!!
100
True or false: Potatoes, carrots, radishes, beets, and turnips, which grow under the ground, are all examples of vegetables
What is true!!
200
Fruit provides us with a lot of vitamin C, which helps our _____________________ fight off sickness.
What is immune system
200
Dairy products are a good source of ______________ which helps keep your bones strong
What is calcium
200
True or false... the grain group is the smallest portion of your plate
What is false...it is actually the largest
200
True or false: If you are a vegetarian, you have no options for protein in your diet...
What is False!
200
True or false: Spinach, lettuce, broccoli, brussel sprouts and cabbage are all vegetables that grow above ground
What is true! These are called leafy vegetables...
300
True or false....fruit is better in juice form than in solid form
What is False. It is better in solid form because then we also get fiber which helps our digestive system.
300
When choosing dairy products it's best to look for options that are low in _____________.
What is fat
300
People should eat 6 ounces of food from the grain group each day. If 1 ounce is equal to 1 piece of bread, how many pieces of bread should you have each day?
What is 6 pieces
300
True or false: Our hair, nails, and outer skin is made up of protein...
What is true! This protein is called keratin!
300
Which of the following are vegetables: Green beans, pumpkins, squash, cucumbers, and tomatoes are all examples of vegetables
What is none! All of these are fruit because they have seeds...
400
When we buy fruit juice we want to look for options that are 100% juice and have no ____________________
What is added sugar
400
What are the correct portion sizes for milk, yogurt, and cheese?
What is 1 cup of milk or yogurt and 1.5oz of cheese (the size of your finger or 1 slice of cheese)
400
When choosing foods from this group, try to stay away from products made from white bread and enriched flour, and instead go for products made with whole ____________ or whole _______________.
What is wheat/grain.
400
Name three parts of the human body that need protein to function properly...
What is muscle, bone, blood, and most body organs...
400
Vegetables provide us with three important vitamins. Name two of the three vitamins...
What are vitamins A, C, and E...
500
We should have _________________ baseball size servings of fruit per week
What is 2-4
500
You should have ______________ servings of dairy per day
What is 2-3
500
This vitamin helps the body convert food (carbohydrates) in the grain group into fuel (glucose), which the body uses to produce energy...
What is Vitamin B (Thiamine)
500
The name of the molecule that serves as the building block for all proteins in the body is the...
What is the amino acid
500
MyPlate recommends that adults should consume about 2 cups of dark green vegetables per week. How many cups should adults consume in a year?