Proteins
Fats and Cholesterols
Carbohydrates & Sugars
Fiber
Portions
100
This is a good source of animal protein.
What is

1. Meat
2. Chicken
3. Eggs
4. Fish
5. Milk
6. Cheese 7. Yogurt

100
The government recently banned this type of fat due to its unhealthy properties.
What is trans fats?
100
This is a good source of whole grain.
What is

1. Whole wheat bread
2. Oatmeal
3.Whole wheat pasta
4. Brown rice
5. Barley and quinoa
6. High fiber cereals

100
This is one function of fiber in our body
What is

1. Helps to prevent constipation
2.Lowers cholesterol
3.Slow digestion taking longer for your body to absorb sugar from the food you eat

100
The USDA "MyPlate" recommends you fill half your plate with a colorful assortment of this food group for good nutrition.
What is Vegetables
200
This is a good source of plant protein.
What is

1. Nuts
2. Seeds
3. Dry peas
4. beans?

200
This food contains "unhealthy" saturated fats.
What is

1. Meat -beef, pork, chicken fat
2. Cheese
3. Whole milk and cream
4. Butter
5. Lard

200
This is one function of carbohydrates in our body.
What is

1. The bodies main source of energy
2. Fuels most of the bodies cells during daily activities
3. Used by muscle cells during high-intensity exercise
4. Only source of energy for brain cells, red blood cells, and some other types of cells

200
This fiber supplement is often prescribed to bind with fatty acids, flushing them out of the body and helping to lower LDL (bad) cholesterol.
What is

1.Metamucil-psyllium
2.Benefiber
3.Citrucel

200
The recommended portion size for meat, poultry or fish is 3 ounces per serving.
How many ounces will you receive in an average restaurant portion?
What is 9-12 ounces
300
This is a function of protein in your body.
What is

1.Build and repair body tissues (including muscles)
2.Keeps skin, hair, and nails healthy
3.Helps with body processes

300
This food is a good source of "healthy" unsaturated fats.
What is

1. Nuts
2. Seeds
3. Heart healthy oils (olive, canola, peanut)
4. Avocados
5. Fish, especially fatty cold water fish like salmon (Omega-3)

300
What happens when your body doesn't get enough carbohydrates.
What is

1. Low energy
2. Trouble concentrating
3. Constipation
4. Bad breath

300
Soluble fiber slows digestion so it takes longer for your body to absorb sugar from the food we eat. This helps prevent quick spikes in the blood sugar levels, an important part of managing diabetes. This food is a good source of soluble fiber.
What is

1. Oatmeal
2. Legumes (dried beans and peas)
3. Nuts and seeds

300
A bagel from a traditional NJ bagel shop will be equal to how many slices of bread.
What is 4-5 slices of white bread
400
Proteins are often called the ______ of the body.
What are building blocks?
400
This cooking method is recommended for healthy low fat meals.
What is

1. Baking
2. Broiling
3. Boiling/ Steaming
4. Roasting/ Grilling

400
Simple carbohydrates are like quick-burning fuels. They break down fast into sugar in our system. We want to eat less of this type. Name a simple carbohydrate.
What is

1. Candy
2. Soda
3. Syrups
4. Sugar and honey
5. White flour (white bread, pasta, refined cereal, bagels)

400
Insoluble fiber helps hydrate and move waste through your intestines helping to prevent constipation and keeps you regular. This food is a good source of insoluble fiber.
What is

1. Wheat bran
2. Whole grains
3. Vegetables

400
Cancer prevention experts recommend "9 is divine" or "11 is heaven" to promote eating more of these food groups
What is Vegetables and Fruits
500
On average men need 56 grams of protein and women need 46 grams. On average Americans eat how ____ grams of protein per day.
What is 70-100 grams?
500
This is one positive function of dietary fat.
What is

1. Principal form of stored energy in the body
2. Helps maintain body temperature
3. Helps you feel full
4. Assists in absorption of fat-soluble vitamins
5. It makes food taste good!

500
Complex carbohydrates take longer to break down in your body. Name a complex carbohydrate.
What is

1. Beans and legumes
2. Barley and quinoa
3. Whole grain breads and cereals
4. Vegetables
5. Oatmeal
6. Brown rice

500
This is the recommended number of grams of fiber per day.
What is

Women =25 grams
Men = 36 grams

500
Dietary guidelines for America 2015–2020 recommend how many grams of sodium per day.
What is less than 2,300 milligrams
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