High Five to Healthy Foods
Name the 5 Food Groups
Fruits, Vegetables, Dairy, Proteins & Grains
Which colour chopping board do we use when preparing meat such as bacon or beef?
Red
Which of these foods are higher in fats?
Krispy Kreme Donut or 2 slices of bread?
Kilojules are a measurement of?
Energy!
True or False? 100% orange juice is a part of the drink group.
False - it is part of the fruit group!
According to the AGHE, what percentage of your plate should be vegetables?
Half or 50%!
When a recipe asks you to bring water to a boil, what does this mean?
Heat the water until there are big, rolling bubbles.
Nandos!
At least 60 minutes of ________ is recommended each day for a healthy lifestyle in addition to eating well.
Exercise/Physical Activity
True or False? Exercise is equally important to eating healthy if you want to make your body have energy, be strong, and learn.
True!
Peanuts, Almonds, Walnuts etc. are what and belong to which food group?
Nuts, Protein
What is the bacteria in raw chicken found?
Salmonella
Carbohydrates often contain what?
Sugar!
Carbohydrates supply the body with what?
Energy!
Your friend is putting together a healthy meal consisting of: chicken sandwich,green beans,apple What food group is missing? What food would you add to the meal?
Dairy! Cheese maybe?
According to the AGHE how many servings of dairy should we be having per day?
2-3 servings/day
If you have 1 cup of milk, how many millileters do you have?
250ml
Why do males, on average, require more kilojoules per day than females?
They often have more muscle mass, are taller and expend more energy than girls.
Fats can often help the body with improving _______ health?
Brain!
Describe a healthy breakfast that includes foods from the Protein, Fruit, Dairy, and Grain Groups (BONUS POINTS if you can create one that also includes vegetables)
Verify with the judge!
Water is part of which food group?
TRICK QUESTION! It is not part of any food groups, however, water is an essential nutrient and some fruits and vegetables contain a high water content.
What is a sieve used for?
Used to separate and break up clumps in dry ingredients such as flour.
What are the things that make up proteins called? Hint: we call them the building blocks of protein?
Amino Acids
Name three ways you can get in more physical activity!
Verify with Judge!
Eating unhealthy or "junk" food can lead to an increased risk of what?
Heart Attack, High Cholesterol, Stroke