FRUITS
VEGETABLES
PROTEINS
GRAINS
DAIRY
100
Fruit can be eaten at which of the following meals? A) Breakfast B) Lunch C) Dinner D) All of the above
D) All of the above! Fruits can be eaten at breakfast, lunch, dinner, and make a great snack!
100
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!
100
The protein group doesn't only consist of meats. Name 2 other foods that are proteins.
Seafood, beans, peas, eggs, nuts and seeds!
100
What is healthier? Whole grains or refined grains?
Whole grains!
100

True or false? Butter counts towards your daily needed dairy.

False! Butter doesn't contain the needed calcium and is un- healthy.

200
True or False? Canned fruit does not count as healthy fruit.
False! Fruits may be fresh, canned, frozen, dried, or squeezed for 100% juice!
200
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!
200

Choose seafood options each week that are high in this beneficial boost for our bodies? 

Examples include,   salmon, anchovies, and trout

Fatty acids (omega-3s)

200
True or false? Cereal is an example of a grain.
True! Cereal, pasta, bread, tortillas and rice are all examples of grains!
200

When choosing a type of milk to drink, which of the following is healthiest? A) Chocolate milk B) Whole milk C) Fat free (skim) milk D) 2% milk

C) Skim milk! This contains all the calcium without the fat!

300

Fruits should make up how much of your plate?

A quarter! (half your plate is fruits AND Vegetables)

300

Some Vegetables like carrots contain this... 

Hint

It helps keep eyes and skin healthy and protect against infections 

Vitamin A

300

How much cooked seafood is recommend to eat each week? 

8 ounces!

300

How much of your grains should be Whole grains?

Half!!

300

True or false? Cream cheese counts as a healthy dairy choice.

False! Cream cheese contains barely any calcium, making it not healthy!

400

Boys and girls your age should eat how many cups of fruit a day?

1 1/2 - 2 Cups

400

Vegetables should make up how much of your plate?

A quarter!  (half your plate is fruits AND Vegetables)

400

How many ounces of protein should you have daily?

 Girls          9-13 yrs         4 to 6  oz-equiv

                14-18 yrs         5 to 6½ oz-equiv

    Boys       9-13 yrs         5 to 6½ oz-equiv

                14-18 yrs         5½ to 7 oz-equiv

400

Eating Whole grains is a great source of dietary fiber, What benefit does the body get from having the appropriate level of fiber?  

  1. Helps to reduce blood cholesterol 

  2. may lower risk of heart disease 

  3. fiber is an important for proper bowel movements 

400

Milk is the main source of dairy. Name 2 other good foods that count as dairy.

Cheese, yogurt, ice cream, or pudding!

500

Fruit helps the body to...

Heal, keep teeth and gums healthy!

500

Which Sub group of Vegetables is the most healthy?

Dark Green!! 

500

When choosing meat like ground beef it should be lean or low-fat. Like this level of low...

93% lean

500

Eating Whole grains is a great way to get Vitamin B, What does Vitamin B do for our bodies? 

They help the body to convert food into energy (metabolism) Create new blood cells and maintain healthy skin cells, brains cells, and other body tissues. 

500

How much dairy do kids your age need each day?

3 cups!

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