Healthy Eating
What is better for you, Dark greens or Light greens?
Dark Greens!
True or False: You should have something from each food group daily.
True.
How long should you wash your hands for before handling food?
20 seconds with warm water. Singing your ABCs works as well.
What is the most important meal of the day?
Breakfast
What is a healthy alternative for chocolate?
Dark chocolate
You should eat an _____ a day to keep the doctor away!
APPLE
True or False: Potato chips are a healthy way to eat potato.
False. Chips and crisps are made from potato, but cooked in oil so are high in fat.
When cutting poultry or other raw meats, what should you do before chopping other foods?
Clean your board with soapy water!
What should you drink instead of sugary beverages?
WATER!!!!
What is a healthier alternative for ice cream?
Frozen Yogurt.
If you eat healthy it reduces the risk of...?
Getting sick or getting other illnesses.
True or False: Dried fruits aren't as healthy a choice as a fresh fruit.
True. Dried fruit contain a high concentration of sugar, and tend to stick to teeth and cause tooth decay.
True or False: 160 degrees is the proper temperature to eat hamburger patties.
True.
What are two foods that should be included in a healthy diet? (Hint: They go together)
Fruits and Vegetables
What is a healthier alternative for white bread?
Multigrain or whole wheat breads.
True or false: Some fats are good for you!
True, you should consume some good unsaturated fats!
True or False: Walking is just as effective as running.
True. Both walking and running are healthy exercises.
What is the saying for when you're unsure if your leftovers are still good?
"When in doubt, throw it out!"
True or False: Whole grains should be included in a persons diet instead of refined grains (white).
True: Whole grains (ie. brown rice and quinoa) should be included in a persons diet instead of refined grains (ie. white bread, and white rice)
What can Turkey be used as alternatives for? Give two examples.
1. Bacon 2. Beef
What mineral helps in building bones and keeping them healthy? Name 2 foods that contain this.
Calcium! Milk and fruits such as oranges contain calcium.
True or False: Bottled water is better for you than tap water.
False. Both come from the same resources.
Ex: Natural springs, lakes, and aquifers
Name a food you should keep cold and why?
Milk or other dairy products. This is because if you leave these products out to warm, bacteria is able to grow to dangerous levels that can make you sick!
How many hours should you wait before going to bed after eating?
3 Hours.
What can garlic, oregano, pepper, sage, tarragon, cinnamon, and other herbs and spices be healthier alternatives for?
Salt.