grains
one slice of this food is considered a serving in the grain group
Bread
A deck of cards is considered the serving size for which food in the protein group
meat
this beverage is often available in 2% and in 1% or skim vaieties
milk
this yellow fruit is high in potassium
banana
this veggie is often served mashed and contains vitamen c
potatoes
half of your grains should come from this type
whole grains
what is one source of protein consumed often by vegetarians
beans/tofu
What types of dairy foods (other than milk) are also great sources of calcium?
cheese and yogurt
Drying grapes for several days creates which new food?
raisens
This vegetable is used to make pickles.
cumcumber
How many servings of grains should you consume per day?
6-11
How many servings of protein do you need to eat each day?
1-3
how many servings of dairy should you consume per day as a teen
3c
how many servings of fruit should you consume as a teen per day
2.5c
how many servings of veggies should consume a day as a teen
3.5c
When eaten fresh, it is a summer vegetable, but when dried out it becomes a grain.
Corn
This dip originated in the middle east, is made of chickpeas and is an excellent source of proteins
hummus
Milk contains this mineral that helps build strong bones.
Calcium
what is another word for dried plums
prunes
There are many varieties of this white veggie, including shitake and portobello
Mushrooms
kids need at least this many servings from the dairy group per day
3c
what fruit is most commonly consumed around the world
mango
this purple veggie is often used to make a popular italian dish and important for healthy aging
eggplant