Protein
This food from an animal gives your body protein; people often eat it for breakfast.
Eggs
This sweet fruit is often yellow and comes in a bunch; monkeys like it.
Banana
Choose the whole-grain bread: white bread or whole-wheat bread?
Whole Wheat Bread
The Food Plate Model says we should never drink juice or pop. True or False?
False
Before you eat, you should wash this part of your body with soap and water.
Hands
Give two examples of protein foods you could choose at lunch.
Answers may vary.
What fraction of the Food Plate Model is vegetables and fruit?
Half! (1/2)
A common whole-grain breakfast food made from oats.
Oatmeal
The main thing we should be drinking is what?
Water
Why shouldn’t you eat food that fell on the floor right away?
Germs from the floor can get on the food and make you sick
Name an example of a plant protein, and one example of an animal protein.
Answers will vary.
Name a vegetable that is crunchy and orange and is good for your eyes.
Carrot
Name one whole-grain snack that is better than a sugary cookie
Whole grain crackers, Brown Rice Cakes
These are treats we should eat only sometimes; they are usually very sweet and come in small packages.
Candy
If someone in your class is allergic to nuts, what should you not bring to share at snack time?
Peanuts, almonds, etc.
Which protein choice has a higher nutritional value: salmon or deep fried chicken nuggets?
Salmon
If you are thirsty, is a piece of fruit a good choice to help you feel hydrated? (True or False)
True!
White rice is a whole grain food: True or False
False (Brown Rice is though!)
Which is the more nutritional snack? A slice of cake, or carrots and hummus?
Carrots and Hummus
When you help to pack a lunch, name one thing you can do to keep food safe until lunchtime
Answers may vary. (ex. keep it sealed in lunch box, use an icepack)
Name one plant food that has protein and can be eaten in salads or soups (it is small and can be green, brown, or red).
Lentils (or Beans)
List your three favourite vegetables or fruits.
Answers will vary.
How do whole grains help us?
Answers will vary:
1. Keep us full longer
2. Contain fibre which helps with digestion
Which snack will keep you fuller for longer; a chocolate bar filled with peanut butter or apple slices dipped in peanut butter?
apple slices dipped in peanut butter?
What is the medical condition when someone cannot eat gluten (a part of some grains).
Celiac Disease