Macronutrients (big nutrients: carbs, protein, fat)
Bread, rice, and pasta are high in this nutrient that gives quick energy.
What are carbohydrates?
This vitamin helps you see in the dark (found in carrots).
What is Vitamin A?
Eating too much of this sweet nutrient can lead to cavities.
What is sugar?
On a food label, the numbers are based on this “amount” of food.
What is serving size?
Always do this before cooking or eating to avoid germs.
What is wash your hands?
Chicken, eggs, and beans are good sources of this nutrient that builds muscles.
What is protein?
Milk is a good source of this mineral for strong bones.
What is calcium?
Name one part of “MyPlate”
What is [any of the five groups]?
If a soda says it has 40g of this, that means it’s very sweet.
What is sugar?
Perishable food should not sit out longer than this many hours.
What is 2 hours?
Butter, cheese, and oils are high in this nutrient.
What is fat?
Oranges and strawberries are high in this vitamin that fights colds.
What is Vitamin C?
True or False: Breakfast is important because it gives energy to start the day.
What is true?
What does “calories” mean?
The energy you get from food.
Raw chicken should never touch fresh veggies. What is this rule called?
What is cross-contamination?
Out of carbs, protein, and fat—this one has the most calories per gram.
What is fat?
Too little iron can make you feel tired. What food has a lot of iron?
What is red meat / spinach / beans?
If you’re thirsty, your body is telling you it needs more of this.
What is water?
This nutrient should be kept low—too much can raise blood pressure.
What is sodium (salt)?
The safe cooking temp for chicken is 165°F. What tool tells you that?
What is a food thermometer?
Name one healthy fat food.
What are avocados / nuts / olive oil / salmon?
Sunlight helps your body make this vitamin.
What is Vitamin D?
Name one healthy snack you could pack instead of chips or candy.
What are apples / trail mix / yogurt / carrot sticks / popcorn?
True or False: A food can say “fat free” even if it still has a little fat.
What is true?
The “danger zone” is between these two temps when bacteria grows fast.
What is 40°F and 140°F?