FRUITS
True or False: Fruits are a great sources of calcium.
False, calcium is found mainly in dairy products. Fruits are a great source of vitamins.
A great example of a vegetable that comes in green, yellow and red is..
Peppers, tomatoes
True or false? Seafood is a type of protein.
True, seafood is a protein along with meats like chicken, pork, or beef.
What has more of the original grain? Whole grains or refined grains?
Whole grains
True or False: Butter counts towards the dairy group.
False, butter doesn't contain enough calcium to count as dairy.
True or False: Canned fruit does not count as healthy fruit.
False, fruits may be fresh, canned, frozen, dried, or squeezed for 100% juice.
True or false? If vegetables are part of a soup or sauce, they still count as a healthy serving..
True, this is an easy way to get your servings of vegetables
True or False: People who are vegetarian can't eat protein.
False, they can consume protein in other foods besides animal products.
True or False: Cereal is an example of a grain.
True, cereal, pasta, bread, tortillas and rice are all examples of grains.
How many cups of dairy do you need every day?
3 cups
How much of your plate should be fruits?
Just under 1/4
How much of your plate should be vegetables?
Just over 1/4
The protein group doesn't only consist of meats. Name two other foods that are proteins.
Seafood, beans, peas, eggs, nuts and seeds
How much of your grains should be whole grains?
1/2
True or False: Cream cheese counts as dairy.
False, cream cheese contains barely any calcium.
How many cups of fruit should you eat a day, based on a 2,000 calorie per day diet?
2 cups
True or false? Canned vegetables are not healthy and do not count as a healthy serving..
False, canned vegetables are just as healthy as fresh ones.
Beans and ___ are proteins, that are also part of the vegetable group.
True or false? Potatoes are a grain.
False, potatoes are a starchy vegetable.
Milk is a main source of dairy. Name two other good foods that count as dairy.
Cheese, yogurt, ice cream, or pudding
Name a fruit that could also count as a vegetable.
Tomato, avocado
Vegetables come in all of the following colors except:
Red, White, Blue, Purple
Blue
How many ounces of protein should you have daily?
5 1/2 ounces
How many ounces of grains should you eat each day?
6 ounces
When choosing which type of milk to drink, which of the following is lowest in fat?
Chocolate milk, Whole milk, 2% milk, skim milk
Skim milk, contains all the calcium without the fat