Vegetables
This vegetable is often served mashed and contains vitamin C.
Potato
One slice of this food is considered a serving in the grain group.
Bread
This fruit with a yellow peel is high in potassium.
Banana
A deck of cards is considered the serving size for which food in the protein group?
Meat
This beverage is often available in 2%, 1%, or skim varieties.
Milk
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!
What is healthier? Whole grains or refined grains?
Whole grains
True or False: Fruits are a great source of calcium.
False! Calcium is found mainly in dairy products. Fruits are a great source of vitamins.
The protein group doesn't only consist of meats. Name 2 other foods that are proteins.
Seafood, beans, peas, eggs, nuts, and seeds!
What types of dairy foods (other than milk) are also great sources of calcium?
Cheese and Yogurt
This vegetable is used to make pickles.
Cucumber
Half of your grains should come from this type.
Whole grains
Drying grapes for several days creates which new food?
True or False: People who are vegetarian can't eat protein.
False! They eat their protein in other foods besides animal meat.
True or false? Butter and cream cheese count as healthy dairy choices.
False! Butter and cream cheese contain barely any calcium and are unhealthy!
There are many varieties of this white vegetable, including shitake and Portobello.
Mushroom
How many servings of grains should you consume per day?
6-11
Name a fruit that could also count as a vegetable.
Tomato or Avocado
What is one source of protein often consumed by vegetarians?
Milk contains this mineral that helps build strong bones.
Calcium
This purple vegetable, often used to make a popular Italian dish, is important for healthy aging.
Eggplant
When eaten fresh, it is a summer vegetable, but when dried out it becomes a grain.
Corn
What is another word for dried plums?
Prunes
This dip originated in the Middle East, is made of chickpeas, and is an excellent source of protein.
Hummus
When choosing which 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!