What are the five food groups represented on MyPlate?
Fruits, vegetables, grains, protein, and dairy
100
Is Calcium a vitamin or a mineral and what are the main ways it helps your body?
Calcium is a mineral and it helps build strong bones and teeth.
100
When looking at the ingredients list on a food label, the first item listed is:
a.) present in that food in the least amount
b.) present in that food in the greatest amount
B
100
2 part question
1 - What food group do nuts belong?
2 - True or False - We should not eat nuts more than once a month because they are high in fat and calories.
Protein
False
100
What distance would you have to walk to burn off 1 M&M?
Approximately 1 football field or 120 yards
200
What food groups are missing from this meal and name 2 options from each missing food group?
Fish, beans, broccoli and milk
Grains and Fruits
grains - oatmeal, brown rice, wheat bread
Fruits - apple, orange, pineapple, watermelon, banana
200
What is the vitamin that works with the mineral calcium to make bones stronger?
Vitamin D
200
The serving size on a food label is always equivalent to the amount of food in the package?
NO so make sure you look closely. Companies use small serving sizes to make the product look healthier to eat.
200
According to the USDA, tomatoes are classified under what food group?
vegetables
200
Should any fat be consumed when dieting to lose weight? Why or why not?
Yes
-used for energy later on
-helps body absorb or take in certain vitamins
-keeps our bodies warm
-only carrier of some vitamins such as fat-soluble vitamins and essential fatty acids
300
2 part question
What is the difference between refined grains and whole grains and give an example of each.
Which one does the USDA recommend eating more of?
Whole grains use the whole grain while refined grains get sent through the mill where they remove some of the more nutritious parts of the grain.
Whole Grains are more recommended by the USDA
Whole grain - whole wheat pasta
Refined Grain - regular pasta
300
What nutrient is the primary (number one) source of energy for our bodies?
Carbohydrates
300
Why is a shorter ingredient list better for you than a longer ingredient list?
The shorter it is the more natural it is making it healthier for you.
300
Beans and peas are special. They belong to two food groups. What are they?
Protein and vegetables
300
What does the USDA stand for?
United States Department of Agriculture
400
What protein should be consumed in replace or meat or poultry twice a week?
Seafood
400
What nutrient makes up about 60% of our total body weight?
Water
400
When reading a food label, what is the first thing that you should always look at?
Serving Size amount
400
Name all 5 food groups and the unit the serving sizes are measured in?
ex.) 1 centimeter - the unit is centimeter
A measure of energy supplied by foods you eat and drink.
500
The current dietary guidelines (MyPlate) were designed to focus attention on which of these?
A. Reducing calories consumed
B. Preventing disease
C. Adding variety to a person's diet
D. Learning about the food groups
The correct answer is (B)
Research has shown that eating a variety of healthy foods may help protect against heart disease and some cancers. Healthy eating also means including a variety of foods in your diet and watching portion size.
500
Heart-healthy oils are found in a variety of foods. Name 2 examples of foods that contain the "healthy fat."
avocados, olives, nuts, seeds, and some fish such as salmon.
500
The Percent Daily Values on the side of a food label are based on a ______calorie diet. What is that number?
2,000
500
A Hawaiian pizza, with pineapple and ham as toppings, belong to what food group or groups?
All 5!
Fruit - pineapple
Vegetable - tomato sauce (a small debate)
Protein - Ham
Dairy - Cheese
Grain - Crust
500
Excess of what nutrient aggravates high blood pressure?