Fruits & Veggies
What nutrient can you get from eating whole fruits and vegetables that is usually not found in juice?
Fiber
Which important mineral is found in all foods in the dairy group?
Calcium
Name 3 kinds of protein that comes from plants.
Beans, lentils, legumes, tofu, nuts, nut butter, seeds, etc.
Whole grains contain how many parts of the grain?
3-Bran, Germ, Endosperm
Name a type of aerobic (aka cardio) exercise.
Walking, running, swimming, dancing, hiking, basketball, pickleball, etc.
About how much of your plate should be filled with fruits and vegetables?
Half your plate
True or false: Dairy products are a great source of vitamin D and protein.
True
All adults & teens need the same amount of protein in their diet.
False-depends on activity level, injuries, health conditions, age, and gender.
Whole grains are typically higher in this nutrient than refined grains.
Fiber
Name a type of strength training exercise
Lifting weights, pushups, squats, sit ups, planks, lunges, pull ups, donkey kicks, etc.
Carrots, onions, and sweet potatoes are all vegetables and are what part of the plant?
Root
How many servings of dairy are recommended for us each day?
3 servings-a serving is 1 cup or 1 cup equivalent
Seafood and fish are in the protein group. Which kind of healthy fat can be found in seafood?
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
What is the most common food eaten from the grains group in the United States?
Bread.
Name a type of flexibility exercise.
Yoga, any kind of stretch
Which of these foods is actually a fruit in plant biology:
Mushroom
Pepper
Onion
All of the above
Pepper
What type of milk is recommended for teens & adults?
Low-fat/Fat-free
Most Americans get enough protein in their diets.
True
Name 3 foods that are whole grains
Oats, whole wheat products, corn, barely, quinoa, brown rice, millet, etc.
Why is exercise good for us? (give two reasons)
Heart health, lower risk of type 2 diabetes, certain cancers, and lots more chronic disease, good for reducing stress, helps with depression, helps us build muscle and maintain a healthy weight, helps us sleep better, etc.
What vitamin are fruits particularly high in?
Vitamin C
Are sour cream, cream cheese, whipping cream, and butter part of the dairy group on MyPlate?
No
What are proteins made up of?
Amino Acids
How can you tell the product you‘re getting is a whole grain or not?
Read the ingredients list and look for the word “whole”.
True or False: Exercise only counts if it’s at least 30 minutes and you’re super sweaty and exhausted afterwards.
False: All exercise and movement counts and has some benefit.