FRUITS
A great example of a fruit that comes in red, yellow, and green is an...
apple
A great example of a vegetable that comes in green, yellow, and red is.....
peppers or tomatoes!
True or False? Seafood is a type of protein
True! Seafood if a protein along with other meats like chicken, pork, or beef
About how much of the grains you eat should be whole grains?
One half
Almond milk counts towards your daily needed dairy.
True
True or False? Canned fruit does not count as a fruit component
False
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
Joey just ate celery with peanut butter on top. Did he eat any protein?
Yes! Peanut butter does count as a protein
Name one nutrient that grains provide our bodies.
Complex carbohydrates, fiber, B vitamins, and minerals (iron, magnesium, and selenium).
True or False? Cream counts as a dairy choice
True
Fill in the blank. Make ___________ your plate of fruits and vegetables? (percentage)
Half
True or False? Different colored vegetables have varying amounts of vitamins and minerals
True!
The protein group doesn't only consist of meats. Name 2 other foods that are proteins.
Seafood, beans, peas, eggs, nuts, and seeds!
Name three examples of a food in the grain category.
Bagels, Biscuits, Breads, Crackers, Muffins, Cereal, Oatmeal, Pancakes, Pasta, Rice, and Tortillas
Milk is the main source of dairy. Name 2 other foods that count as dairy.
Cheese, yogurt, ice cream, pudding
What is the recommended amount of cups of fruit per day?
2 & a half cups
Vegetables come in all of the following colors except what? A) Red B) White C) Blue D) Purple
C) Blue
Name a specific vitamin or mineral that proteins give us.
B vitamins (niacin, thiamin, riboflavin, and B6), vitamin E, iron, zinc, and magnesium
True or false? Potatoes are a grain
False!
How many cups of dairy do you need a day?
3 cups!
Name one nutrient that is in fruit
fiber, potassium, vitamin C, folate (vitamins, minerals)
What is the recommended amount of cups of vegetables per day?
3 1/2 cups)
What is the recommended amount of protein in ounces needed per day?
5-7 ounces
What is the recommended amount of grains in ounces per day?
What is 7-10 ounces
In order for soy milk to count as a dairy component, what needs to be added to it during production?
Calcium!