Fruits & Veggies
Name three red fruits.
Cherries, strawberries, raspberries, tomatoes, watermelon, apples, cranberries, etc.
Name the dairy: I am a white drink in the dairy food group on MyPlate.
Milk
Meat is in the protein group. Name 3 kinds of meat.
Chicken, beef, ham, pork, lamb, steak, etc.
Which is a healthier choice: whole grains or refined grains? (Ex: refined grain=white bread, whole grain=whole wheat bread)
Whole grains are healthier because they are higher in fiber and have more vitamins and minerals.
Name a type of aerobic (aka cardio) exercise.
Walking, running, swimming, dancing, hiking, basketball, pickleball, etc.
Name three green vegetables.
Spinach, broccoli, asparagus, green beans, green onions, celery, cucumber, zucchini, Brussels Sprouts, kale, lettuce, etc.
True or false: Dairy products are a great source of calcium and vitamin D.
True-they are also a good source of protein.
Some plants are also in the protein group. Name 3 plant proteins.
Beans, nuts, nut butters, legumes, lentils, seeds, tofu, tempeh, etc.
Name the grain: I’m popular for breakfast and I rhyme with goats.
Oats.
Name a type of strength training exercise
Lifting weights, pushups, squats, sit ups, planks, lunges, pull ups, donkey kicks, etc.
True or false: We should only drink fruit juice, not eat whole fruits.
False
Name the dairy: Mice love me. Some say the moon is made of this.
Cheese
Name the protein food: I swim in the sea and am a great source of healthy fats.
Fish/seafood
Name the grain: I am the most commonly eaten grain in the US. I come in many different flavors. I make up the outside of a sandwich. I rhyme with head.
Bread.
Name a type of flexibility exercise.
Yoga, any kind of stretch
Should we eat only yellow vegetables, or a rainbow of colors?
We should eat a rainbow of color of fruits and veggies.
What is the food in the dairy group that starts with a “Y”?
Yogurt
Name the protein: I come scrambled, fried, sunny-side up, deviled, poached, boiled, etc.
Eggs
True or False: Grains are high in carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are bad for us so we should not eat grains.
False-grains are high in carbohydrates, but carbs are not bad for us. Carbs are our bodies preferred source of energy and our brains only source of fuel. We should choose carbohydrates that are a good source of fiber (whole grains, fruits, veggies, beans, etc) and pair them with protein to stabilize our blood sugar levels better.
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
True or false: MyPlate suggests we mooooove to low-fat or fat-free dairy products.
True-the type of fat in dairy products in saturated fat, a type of fat we want to limit in our diet as it increases our risk for developing chronic disease like; heart disease, type 2 diabetes, stroke, etc.
True or false: We should only eat one type of food in the protein group. (Ex. I should have chicken every single day)
False: MyPlate recommends we eat a variety of protein foods-this means both plant and animal proteins (unless you‘re vegetarian/vegan). Eating a variety of protein will help you get more nutrient variety in your diet, help you save money on meat, also, eating a lot of meat isn’t good for your health.
True or false: corn is in the vegetable group and the grain group?
True! Popcorn is a whole grain, as well as corn tortillas.
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.