What is something that needs air, water, soil, sunlight and love to survive?
Plants
What is the only fruit that grows seeds on the outside?
Strawberry
What is one color that carrots come in besides orange?
Red, yellow, purple and white
What are the 5 food groups on MyPlate?
Fruits, Vegetables, Grains, Protein and Dairy
What do plants grow in?
Soil
When we eat potatoes, what part of the plant are we eating?
Root
True or false, 100% orange juice is better than eating a whole orange.
False, eating a whole fruit is the best way to eat it (also the whole fruit will have fiber)
What part of the plant are we eating when we eat broccoli?
flower
What food group do bread and rice belong in?
Grains
True or false, beans can start to grow in the dark?
True, they can start growing in the dark but it is not healthy for them
How do plants transport water from the ground up?
The roots absorb water and the water travels up through the stem
Name one fruit that does not taste sweet
examples are;cucumber, tomato, avocado, lemon
True or false, frozen vegetables are just as healthy for you as are fresh fruit and vegetables
True
What part of the plant are beans?
Name one fruit that we eat that comes from a different country ?
Examples are; banana (Costa Rica, Guatemala and Nicaragua), coconut (Thailand), Avocados (Mexico), tomatoes (Mexico), Dragonfruit (Central America and Southeast Asia)
What is the part of the plant that has seeds inside?
a. root
b. fruit
c. stem
d. leaf
b. fruit
On average, how many seeds to strawberries have?
a. 200
b. 500
c. 90
d. 50
a. 200
Calcium is often found in milk, cheese and leafy green vegetables,why is calcium important?
a. It helps with your vision
b. It helps heal wounds
c. It helps build strong bones and teeth
c. It helps build strong bones and teeth
What does fiber do for your body?
a. helps you have strong nails
b. helps you digest food and go to the bathroom
c. helps you see better in the dark
b. Helps you digest food
What is photosynthesis?
It is when plants capture light and transform the light into energy
When we eat corn, what part of the plant do we eat?
Seeds (corn kernels are seeds)
Name 3 types of fruits that are red?
examples are; grapes,strawberries, cherries, apples, tomatoes
How many handfuls of vegetables should we eat per day?
3
What is the best and healthiest beverage to drink when you are thirsty and playing?
a. Gatorade
b. Water
c. Orange Juice
d. Vitamin Water
b. water
What can we find inside of a bean when we dissect it?
Root and leaves