Grains
How much of our plate should be whole grains?
1/4th
How much of our plate should be vegetables?
1/2
How much of our plate should be fruits?
1/4
How much of our plate should be protein foods?
1/4th
This type of exercise improves our muscles
Strength exercise
What are some examples of whole grains?
quinoa, brown rice, popcorn, whole grain bread, whole wheat pasta
True or false: you should add colorful veggies to your plate, the more colors, the more vitamins and minerals
True!
How much fruit should you eat a day?
Between 1 and 2 cups of fruit per day
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This type of exercise improves our heart health
Aerobic Exercise, Cardio exercises
True or false: one serving size of whole grain pasta is the size of a quarter
False! the serving size of whole grain pasta is the size of a dime
Why are vegetables good for us?
low in fat and calories, have lots of vitamins and minerals
Vitamin C, potassium, fiber,
These protein foods are also part of the vegetable group
beans, peas and lentils
This is how much exercise we should be getting a day
60 minutes a day
Name one benefit wholes grains have on our bodies
helps reduce risk of heart attack, helps our body use the energy from our foods, has iron which helps oxygenate our blood
This vitamin found in carrots helps our skin healthy and helps our eyesight
Vitamin A
What diseases do fruits help decrease the risk of?
heart disease, cancer, heart attacks, stroke, obesity
Name a vegetarian source of protein
hummus, sesame seeds, peanut butter, black beans
Which burns more calories? Muscle or fat?
Muscle
Name a difference between whole grains and refined grains?
whole grains have the entire grain in them including the nutrients
refined grains have have the fiber, vitamins and minerals removed from them
What is the difference between a starchy and non starchy vegetable?
Starchy veggies have more sugar in them ex. potatoes, lima beans
Which food is technically considered a fruit?
Tomatoes
Avocados
Cucumbers
All of them!
Name 3 reasons proteins are good for our body
helps us build strong bones, muscles
building blocks for hormones and vitamins
provide calories for energy we need
helps our immune system
Which weighs more? Muscle or Fat?
Muscle!