Food Groups
Name the five food groups.
Fruits, Vegetables, Grains, Protein, Dairy
What is MyPlate?
A visual reminder to make healthy choices from each of the five food groups
What is a nutrition facts label?
It provides nutritional information about a food item.
Which fats are healthier: saturated or unsaturated?
Unsaturated
Name 3 foods/drinks to avoid that are high in added sugar.
Sodas, fruit juices with added sugars, energy drinks.
Besides fresh, what are three other ways you can find whole fruit?
Frozen, canned, and dried
Which is not a lean protein option for a healthy dinner?
Lentils, Cheeseburger, Grilled chicken, Pork Chop
What does FDA stand for?
Food and Drug Administration
Which are the two best options to eat for high fiber? White rice, Lentils, Cheese, Eggs, Popcorn
Name 3 foods to avoid that are high in sodium.
Processed Foods like canned soups, processed meats, frozen dinners, and packaged snacks. Fast Food like burgers, fries. Condiments like soy sauce, ketchup, and salad dressings. Cured meats like bacon, ham, and sausages.
What are three lean protein sources?
Chicken, fish, beans, soy, nuts
Which is the healthiest choice at a restaurant? Loaded nachos, bacon burger, grilled chicken wrap, or lasagna.
Grilled Chicken Wrap
How does the FDA ensure food safety?
Inspects, tests, approves, and sets safety standards for all food, except meat, poultry, and processed eggs
Eggs, butter, red meat, cheese
What are two reasons it's important to eat a healthy breakfast?
Provides energy, boosts brainpower, supports weight management, provides essential nutrients, improves overall health, stabilizes blood sugar.
You have a choice of a side for dinner. Which one is not whole grain? Couscous, Brown Rice, French Fries
French Fries
What should you drink as an alternative to soda?
100% fruit juice, water, low fat milk, tea
What are the four sections of a Nutrition Food label?
Serving information, calories, nutrients, % Daily Value
Which foods have natural sugar and which have added sugar? Orange soda, applesauce, Froot Loop cereal, milk.
Added: Orange Soda & Froot Loops
Natural: Applesauce, Milk
What is the name of the disease that affects your heart and the tubes that carry your blood.
Cardiovascular Disease
Name two low fat dairy food options.
Skim milk, cottage cheese, yogurt
You are planning to eat out at your favorite restaurant but know that the portion sizes are very big. What are two things you can do to ensure you control your portions?
Split the dish with a friend or take home a portion.
What is the difference between serving size and portion?
Serving sizes are the amounts listed on food labels, while portion sizes are the amount of food you actually eat.
Consuming too much sodium can contribute to what three health conditions?
High blood pressure, stroke, heart disease
Diseases like cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, some cancers, and poor bone health are related to poor ____ and not having physical ______.
Diets, activity