SERVINGS
FOOD GROUPS
How much is a Serving
Benefits of Nutrients
Extras or Not
Nutrients
100

How many servings of Dairy do you need each day?

A. 3

B. 1

C. 4

D. 2

3 servings

100

Yogurt

Dairy food group

100

Milk (Dairy)

A. 1/2 cup

B. 1 cup

C. 2 cups

D. 3 cups

B. 1 cup

100

Eating fruits like oranges and strawberries provides your body with a high level of ?

What is vitamin C.

100

Chocolate milk 

Not an extra

100

You will not live more than 4 days without this nutrient

What is water

200

How many servings of protein do you need each day?

A. 4

B. 3

C. 2

D. 1

2 servings

200

Cabbage

Vegetable food group

200

Apple (Fruit) answers might be: 

A.small apple 

B. medium apple 

C. large apple

A. small apple

200

What nutrient is found in milk, cheese, and yogurt, and how does it help your body ?

 Calcium, these foods help make your bones and teeth stronger.

200

ice cream

Extra

200

This nutrient is vital to good health and is found in rocks and soil.

What are minerals?

300

How many servings of vegetables do you need each day? 

A. 1-2

B. 2-3

C. 3-5

D. 6-7

3-5 servings a day

300

Cheerios

Grains

300

Steak (Protein)

A. 1 oz

B. 2 oz

C. 3 oz

D. 4 oz

About 3 ounces ( size of your palm) is 1 serving

300

Why is it important to eat at least 2 servings of food from the protein food group each day?

Protein is needed for all cell growth in your body and this helps you to keep your muscles strong and helps them to grow. 

300

Baked potato

Not an extra

300

Living plants is where you will find this nutrient and if consumed by an animal, then this nutrient will be found in meat.

What are vitamins

400

How many servings of fruits do you need each day?

A. 1

B. 2

C. 3

D. 4

You need 2 servings of fruit each day.

400

eggs

protein

400

Leafy salad

A. 1/2 cup

B. 1 cup

C. 2 cups

D. 3 cups

About 2 cups is 1 serving of vegetables.

400

Vegetables contain many vitamins and minerals. How do these vitamins and minerals help keep you healthy?

The vitamins and minerals found in vegetables help your bones and teeth stay strong, they help your immune system to work at its very best, and they keep your skin and eye sight at their best. 

400

Bacon

Extra

400

A good source of this nutrient can be found in red meat. A person lacking this nutrient will contract the illness anemia, which is an illness that causes fatigue, weakness, and a lowered immune system.

What is iron (mineral)

500

How many servings of Grains do you need each day?

A. 2

B. 4

C. 6

D. 8

You need 6 servings of grains each day.

500

Tofu

Protein food group

500

Cereal

A. 1/2-1 cup

B. 1-2 cups

C. 2-3 cups

A. Between 1/2 and 1 cup of cereal equals 1 serving.

500

Eating foods from the grain food group help your body by providing it with?

Grains provide your body with vitamin B and carbohydrates which help provide your body with energy.

500

diet drinks

Extra

500

This nutrient provides your body with energy and is helpful in your bodies cell growth.

What is fat?

600

how many cups of water does an adult woman need to drink every day?

A. 7-8

B. 11-12

C. 15-16

B. 11-12 cups a day

600

Avocado

Fruit

600

Peanut Butter

A. 1 tablespoon

B. 2 tablespoons

C. 3 tablespoons

D. 4 tablespoons

B. 2 tablespoons

600

Why is water needed for good health

Water is needed to prevent dehydration. Water is also necessary to keep your body temperature normal (keep you from overheating).

600

Ranch Dressing

Extra

600

All growth and repair of cells in your body are partially made up of this nutrient. Most bodybuilders (people that lift heavy weights in a gym) consume large amounts of this nutrient. 

What is protein

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