My Plate
What are the five main food groups?
Protein, Vegetables, Fruits, Grains, and Dairy.
Vitamin C
What is another word for sodium?
salt
What is our number one source of energy for the body?
carbs
What do we use as a guidelines for what should be on our plate?
MyPlate
What is an example of a simple carb?
What happens if our bodies don't get enough water?
we become dehydrated
What type of diet involves consuming no animals?
vegetarian or vegan
What is the energy we get from food called?
Calories
How many cups of fruits and vegetables should you eat a day?
5
What percentage of our bodies are made up of water?
65%
What nutrient helps transport other nutrients throughout the body?
water
What substance keeps your bones and teeth strong?
Calcium
How long should you play/ exercise everyday?
1 hour
Which food is not in the protein group? Beans, Fish, Cheese, or Egg
Cheese
What is the process of your body breaking down food to release energy?
metabolism
What are the three nutrients that give our bodies energy?
Carbs, fats and proteins
What kind of squash begins with the letter Z?
Zucchini
What are the two different categories of carbohydrates?
Simple carbs and complex carbs
What ingredient is leading to obesity in most people?
sugar