Gardening
What are 2 things plants need to grow?
Sunlight & Water
Which foods are healthier: processed or organic?
Organic
Which food group should you have the most of on your plate?
Vegetables
Which animal produces wool?
Sheep
What is a farmer?
A person who grows and cultivates crops
What is a preservative?
A chemical meant to slow down decomposition (rotting)
What does it mean if a food is "processed"?
List the 5 food groups on your Healing Plate
Grains, Vegetables, Fruits, Dairy, Protein
Which kind of chicken lays eggs?
Hen
What does it mean to be vegetarian?
A person who does not eat meat.
What is a pesticide?
A chemical meant to prevent bugs from eating crops
What does it mean if a food is "organic"?
The food is grown or produced without the use of chemicals or pesticides
What is the difference between a fruit and vegetable?
Fruits develop from the flower of a plant; vegetables come from other parts of a plant such as stems, leaves, and roots.
Which animal produces a dairy product?
Cow
What does it mean to be vegan?
Someone who does not consume any meat or animal products.
What is photosynthesis?
Are organic or processed foods more expensive?
Which kinds of fruits are lowest in sugar?
Berries
Which farm animals are most commonly used for meat? (3)
Cow, chicken, & pig
What does it mean to be pescatarian?
Someone who eats a vegetarian diet, but consumes fish and seafood products.
What percent of american households have a garden?
55%
What percentage of fruit and vegetable sales are organic?
15%
What percentage of teens do not eat enough vegetables?
90%
What percentage of farm animals are fed a natural diet?
Less than 1%
What percentage of children have a food allergy?
8%