Fruits
List 5 fruits
Apple, Apricot, Banana, Guava, Kiwi, Lemon, Lime, Lychee, Mango, Orange, Peaches, Pear, Plantains, Pineapple, Mango, Tamarind, and more
List 5 Vegetables
Beans, Carrot, Lettuce, Potatoes, Spinach, Squash, Sweet Potatoes, Yuca
List 3 types of protein
Beef, Chicken, Pork, Beans, Legumes
List 3 sources of dairy
Milk, Yogurt, Cheese, Ice Cream, Kefir, Whey
List 3 types of grain
Bread, Pasta, Rice, Crackers, Oats, Cereals
How much fruit is in one serving?
1 cup (1/2 cup if dried)
Guidelarge banana
How much is a serving?
1 cup (2 if leafy greens)
How many eggs is a serving?
1
How much milk is a serving
1 cup
How much is a serving?
Pasta: 1 ounce dry
Bread: 1 slice
Cereal: 1 cup
Note: cooked grains, oats, pasta is 1/2 cup not 1
How many servings of fruit should a teenager eat?
2 - 2.5
How many servings of vegetables should a teenager eat?
2.5 - 4
How many servings of protein should a teenager eat?
5.5 - 7
How many servings of dairy should a teenager eat?
3
fun fact: this applies to anyone 9 years and older
How many servings of grains should the average teenager eat?
6 - 10
Name one of the key nutrients from fruits
Vitamin C
Fiber
Potassium
Name one of the key nutrients from vegatables.
Fiber
Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Potassium
Name one of the key nutrients from proteins.
Iron
Magnesium
Vitamin E
B Vitamins
What is a key nutrient we get from dairy?
Calcium
Vitamin D
Vitamin A
Vitamin B12
Protein
Magnesium
Selenium
Name a key nutrient from grains.
Carbs
Fiber
B Vitamins
Iron
Magnesium
What does fruit pair well with?
Best eaten alone or with leafy greens.
Is there anything vegetables should not be eaten with?
Generally, no :D
Eat your veggies worry free
We should eat proteins with what kind of food to maximize iron absorption.
Vitamin C (from non-citrus foods)
examples: bell peppers, kiwi, broccoli, strawberries
When it comes to digestions dairy does not mix well with what food group?
Fruit
Half of all grains should be...
whole grains