True or False
Dried Beans, Peas and black beans are examples of Legumes
True
How many total cups of fruits and vegetables are recommended daily?
5 Cups
Is it better to get vitamins and minerals from foods or pills and why? ( get close to why. it does not have to be exact)
Foods
In many instances the vitamins and minerals in food are easier to absorb and you get the added benefits of other nutrients and substances in foods such as fiber and antioxidants.
This whole grain is often used to make oatmeal.
What is Oats?
What is the most calorie-dense nutrient, and how many calories does it contain per gram?
Fat (9 calories per gram)
Sunlight is a good source of Vitamin D
True
Which summer fruit has the highest water content?
A. Strawberries
B. Watermelon
C. Pears
D. Peaches
B. Watermelon
Salmonella is carried through
1. Eggs
2. Chicken
3. Both
4. None
3. Both
Name another way to get proteins that don't come from animals.
Beans, peas, lentils, nuts, seeds, and soy products.
Whole plant foods are naturally high in ______ and low in ______.
Fiber
Calories
If I eat a lot of fruits, I don't need to eat any vegetables
False
Which summer vegetable is known for its benefits for skin health?
A. Cucumber
B. Tomato
C. Bell pepper
D. Zucchini
A. Cucumber
Fiber helps keep this system working properly.
What is the digestive system?
This nut butter is a popular plant protein spread on sandwiches.
What is peanut butter?
Dr. Dean Ornish demonstrated in his Lifestyle Heart Trial that arterial blockages could be reversed in what percentage of participants?
A. 50%
B. 75%
C. 82%
D. 47%
C. 82%
Frozen fruits and vegetables are always less nutritious than fresh fruits and vegetables.
False
About how much of your plate should be fruits and vegetables?
One Half of your plate
You are planning to make a stir-fry dish. Which oil would be better to use when cooking?
Avocado Oil
Vegetable Oil
Coconut Oil
2. Avocado Oil
This Middle Eastern spread made from chickpeas is high in plant protein.
What is hummus?
What do you call a medical condition that you get from eating a food that is contaminated with bacteria?
Food Poisoning
Your fruit and vegetable intake must come from fresh fruit and vegetables only.
False – your fruit and vegetable portions can be made up of dried, frozen or tinned fruit and vegetables.
These naturally occurring plant compounds give fruits and vegetables their bright colors and help protect cells from damage and inflammation.
What are antioxidants (or phytochemical)?
If you are looking for a whole grain bread, what should the first ingredient be on the ingredients list?
Whole Grain
This grain is a gluten-free seed often used as a rice substitute.
What is quinoa?
What is the name of the sugar that the body uses as its main source of fuel?
Glucose