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.
What is healthier? Whole grains or refined grains?
Whole grains! They are less processed and have more fiber, vitamins, and minerals
What are the three main food groups that make up a balanced plate?
Fruits and Vegetables, Grains, and Protein
True or False: People who are vegetarian can't eat protein.
False! They eat their protein in other foods besides animal meat.
Beans, tofu, nuts, and seeds are part of which food group?
How much of your plate should be fruits?
1/4
How much of your plate should be vegetables?
1/2
The protein group doesn't only consist of meats. Name 2 foods that are plant proteins.
Seafood, beans, peas, eggs, nuts and seeds!
How much of your grains should be whole grains?
Half!
What food group does Greek Yogurt belong to?
Protein!
Name two health benefits of fruit:
Fiber, vitamins
Beans and ___ are proteins, that are also part of the vegetable group.
Lentils
True or false? Potatoes are a grain.
False! Potatoes are a starchy vegetable.
How can you measure a portion of fruits and vegetables with your hands?
Two fists!
Name a fruit that could also count as a vegetable.
Tomato or avocado
How can you measure a protein portion?
The size of the palm of your hand, or a deck of cards!
True or False: grains make your blood sugar go up
True! Grains are one type of carbohydrate, which raises your blood sugar. Choose whole grains to prevent big blood sugar spikes!
True or False: you can drink a large cup of juice instead of eating half a plate of fruits and vegetables
False, juice does not have enough fiber, vitamins, or minerals to count as a half plate of fruits and vegetables. Try making a smoothie to balance out your plate instead!