Carbohydrates
Name one food that is a source of carbohydrates.
Examples include bread, rice, pasta, oats, fruit, or potatoes.
Which nutrient can be found in eggs, beans, and fish?
Protein.
Name one food that contains fats.
Examples include avocado, nuts, seeds, olive oil, or salmon.
Name one fruit or vegetable that provides vitamins.
Examples include carrots, spinach, oranges, or berries.
What drink is the most direct source of water?
Water.
Which carbohydrate-rich food is made from oats and often eaten as porridge?
Oatmeal.
Name one plant-based food that provides protein.
Examples include beans, lentils, tofu, nuts, seeds, or peas.
Which food is a source of unsaturated fat: avocado, white rice, or apple juice?
Avocado.
Name a food that provides vitamin A.
Examples include carrots, sweet potatoes, spinach, or eggs.
Name one food with a high water content.
Examples include watermelon, cucumber, oranges, or strawberries.
Name two foods that provide fiber-rich carbohydrates.
Examples include beans, lentils, oats, whole-grain bread, berries, or broccoli.
Which nutrient-rich food could a vegetarian choose: lentils, candy, or soda?
Lentils.
Name a plant food that provides fats.
Examples include avocado, walnuts, sunflower seeds, or chia seeds.
Name one food that provides iron.
Examples include beans, lentils, spinach, meat, or fortified cereal.
Besides drinking water, what is one way foods can contribute to fluid intake?
Many fruits and vegetables contain water, which contributes to fluid intake.
A student wants a higher-fiber grain choice. What could they choose instead of white bread?
Whole-grain bread.
Name two different foods—one animal-based and one plant-based—that provide protein.
Examples include fish and beans, or eggs and lentils.
Which could add unsaturated fat to a meal: olive oil or butter?
Olive oil.
Name a calcium-rich food and an iron-rich food.
Example: yogurt provides calcium, and beans provide iron.
Name two foods that contain lots of water.
Examples include watermelon and cucumber.
Name a carbohydrate-rich food from each group: a grain, a fruit, and a starchy vegetable.
Examples include brown rice, an apple, and a potato.
Create a meal using at least two different protein-rich foods, including one plant-based option.
Example: grilled chicken and lentils.
Name two foods that provide fats, including one plant source and one fish or nut source.
Example: walnuts and salmon. Other accurate food combinations are acceptable.
A meal includes carrots, spinach, and oranges. Name a vitamin found in one of these foods and identify the food.
Examples include vitamin A in carrots or spinach, or vitamin C in oranges.
Suggest a snack with a high-water-content fruit or vegetable and a drink. Explain how each contributes fluid.
Example: watermelon and water both contribute fluid.