Healthy Eating
Portion Control
Food Safety
Steps to Eating Healthy
Healthy Alternatives
100
True or False:
Healthy eating cures diseases.
False, Healthy Eating reduces the risk of contracting diseases not cures them.
100
True or False: When you are full it is okay to eat a little more.
False: Once full, listen to your body and stop eating.
100
How long should you wash your hands for before handling food?
20 seconds with warm water.
100
How many meals/ snacks should you have each day?
3 meals and 2 snacks
100
What is a healthy alternative to candy?
dark chocolate, fruit
200
Healthy eating is consuming the right amounts of food and types of food in order to maintain a _______ _______.
Healthy Lifestyle
200
Where can serving sizes be found?
On the nutrition label.
200
Safe eating means making sure that food is uncontaminated and clear of bacteria, _______ and _________.
Viruses and Parasites
200
What should you drink instead of sugary beverages?
WATER!!!!
200
What is a healthier alternative for sugary beverages like soda?
Water (you can also add lemon to give it more flavor)
300
Everyone should eat healthy because it reduces the risk of _______ ________.
Contracting Diseases
300
What is portion control?
Portion control is limiting the amount of food you eat to the right serving size.
300
True or False: It is okay to defrost food at room temperature.
False: Never defrost at room temperature, defrost in refrigerator, cold water or in microwave on defrosting setting.
300
What are two foods that should be included in a healthy diet? (Hint: They go together)
Fruits and Vegetables
300
Name a seasoning for food (besides salt and pepper)?
garlic, oregano, pepper, sage, tarragon, cinnamon etc
400
Healthy eating does not mean having to go on a _____, it simply means incorporating healthy foods into what you eat
Diet
400
Why should I listen to servings sizes?
People who often overeat are likely to become overweight which could lead to medical problems, including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, bone and joint problems, sleep apnea, and even depression.
Also avoid undereating to get necessary vitamins and energy your body needs.
400
List three perishable foods that you should seperate in the refrigerator and freezer.
raw meats, eggs, poultry etc. in refrigerator and/ or freezer.
400
True or False: Whole grains should be included in a person diet instead of refined grains.
True: Whole grains (ie. brown rice and quinoa) should be included in a person diet instead of refined grains (ie. white bread, and white rice)
400
What are two vegetarian alternatives for protein?
Tofu, beans, nuts, peanut butter, almond butter
500
Name 3 diseases healthy eating helps prevent.
Obesity, heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, osteoporosis, and several types of cancer.
500
What is the recommended portion for vegetables and fruit 
Half of the plate
500
What shelf in the refrigerator should the meat be kept on? Why?
Bottom shelf
500
What does it mean to be healthy?
Eat balanced meals, exercise daily and drink water
500
What is an alternative for white bread? Why is it healthier for you?
Whole Wheat bread because white bread is bleached flour and enriched with high fructose corn sugar, while whole wheat bread is unprocessed and your body has to use energy to digest it.