Food Detective Basics
How many servings of fruits and vegetables should we try to have each day?
5
100% Apple Juice
Water
Fruit Drink
Water
Calories:110
Total Fat: 2.5g
Total Sugar: 0g
Green Food - Triscuits (Reduced Fat)
Why is it important to eat a “Rainbow” of different colors of fruits and vegetables?
It gives our bodies different nutrients (vitamins, minerals, fiber and protein)
Regular Cheerios
Chocolate Cheerios
Captain Crunch
Regular Cheerios
Calories:150
Total Fat: 8g
Total Sugar: 1g
Yellow Food - Takis (12)
How many calories are in one gram of
sugar?
Hint : Magic Number
4 calories in 1 gram of sugar
Honey Smacks
Apple Cinnamon Instant Oatmeal
Regular Oatmeal
Regular Oatmeal
Calories:20
Total Fat: 0.5g
Total Sugar: 0g
Green Food - Orville's Popcorn(Light Butter)
What is a gram?
A measurement of weight and mass.
Triscuits 6 crackers
Ritz 6 crackers
Oreos 6 cookies
Triscuits 6 crackers
Calories:100
Total Fat: 3.5g
Total Sugar: 5g
Green Food - Kind Kids Chocolate Chip Granola Bars
What is a calorie?
The amount of energy that food provides for your body.
SmartFood Brand Popcorn
Lays Potato Chips
Pretzels
Pretzels
Calories:250
Total Fat: 12g
Total Sugar: 25g
Red Food - Twix Bar
Calories : 80
Total Fat : 0g
Total Sugar : 20g
Red Food - Thirst Quencher Lemon Lime Gatorade