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
Are preservatives in our food healthy?
Not usually
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
Which should you have more of on your ideal plate; carbs or fat?
Which animal produces a dairy product?
Cow
Why are carbs good for you?
Good carbs give your body energy
How many miles on average does your food travel?
1,500 Miles
Are organic or processed foods more expensive?
What is one benefit of eating local?
Taste, helps local farmers, earth, safer\less chemicals, more natural
Which farm animals are most commonly used for meat? (3)
Cow, chicken, & pig
What are the benefits of eating a balanced diet?
Improved mood and health
What percent of american households have a garden?
55%
What percentage of fruit and vegetable sales are organic?
15%
What percentage of kids do not eat enough vegetables?
90%
How much honey a year do bee hives produce?
30-60lbs
What is an example of a food that fits into the "fats" category on your ideal food plate
Avocado, nuts, olive oil, coconut