Fruits/Vegetables
What is an example of a fruit with naturally high sugar?
Cherries, bananas, mangos, pomegranate, passion fruit, grapes, and mangos.
What website can be used to help layout what a healthy meal means?
My Plate
Bacteria like to make a home in your digestive tract. Can you consume food with bacteria in it?
You can consume foods that have good bacteria.
whole wheat bread
One of the guidelines of the USDA My Plate model is to "enjoy your food but eat ________."
less
How many servings (.5 cup for fruit) of fruit are recommended for children ages 6-11?
3
After recent research, is it cheaper to cook at home or eat from a value menu while out?
What three main parts of the body does digestion take place in?
The mouth, stomach, and small intestine.
Which of the following foods provide "empty" calories according to My Plate?
Potato chips, bacon, and ice cream. (and many more)
Fluoride
Per the My Plate program, how many servings of vegetables are recommended for people to each each day?
4-5 servings per day
What type of pasta noodle could you substitute for white flour based pasta?
whole wheat or chick pea pasta noodle
What is an example of something healthy that can make your blood sugar spike?
fruit with naturally high sugars or too large of a portion of grains or carbohydrates
It attaches to to cholesterol before it can be absorbed into the bloodstream helping to reduce cholesterol levels.
What is a good strategy to use to help children continue to eat healthy foods as they get older?
Always offer healthy food options so they have a better understanding of healthy food examples, giving them more ideas to choose from.
What type of foods have calcium?
dark green-leafy vegetables, yogurt, and swiss cheese
What year was the first man- made ice year round developed?
Around 1850, the first system to produce man-made ice year round was developed, eventually leading to the invention of the refrigerator and freezer as we know it today.
Is it harder for your body to digest processes foods or real foods?
Processed and fast foods are often high in fat, making them difficult to digest.
When you exercise intensely, it is important to replenish what after exercise?
water, proteins, and carbohydrates
Fats are one of the six nutrients and can be found in animal products, nuts, and oils. They have ______ calories than carbohydrates.
more
2.5 cups
Contains 15% of your daily value for trace minerals magnesium and copper and 30% manganese, 2 grams fiber and 10 grams of healthy mono and polyunsaturated fat.
What is one simple way you can help the digestion process without taking any supplements or vitamins?
Taking your time while you eat and mindfully chewing your food
What is a complex carbohydrate?
They are made up of sugar molecules that are strung together in long, complex chains. ex: breads and starchy vegetables such as corn and peas
How much of your body is made up of water?
55-75%