You are what you EAT!
Corn, peas, carrots, and broccoli all belong to what food group?
Vegetables
Apples, oranges, bananas, and grapes all belong to what food group?
Fruits
Chicken, Tuna, Eggs, and Beef all belong in what food group?
Protein
Yogurt, milk, cheese, and ice cream all belong to what food group?
Dairy
Bread, cereal, crackers, rice, and pasta all belong in what food group?
Grains
Why should you care about nutrition? (Name at least 2 reasons)
Helps you grow and stay strong
Boosts your energy and mood
Supports learning and concentration
Prevents future health problems
Define a Serving
A quantity of food suitable for one person
what are the 6 major groups of nutrients?
Carbohydrates, protein, fats, minerals and vitamins, water
What are the five main food groups?
Grain, Dairy, Fruits, Vegetables, and Protein
Vitamin A,B,C,D,E Calcium, Iron, Zinc, Magnesium, Potassium
DOUBLE TROUBLE!
What are some high Vitamin C foods? (Name at Least Two)
OR
What is Vitamin A Good For?
Foods rich in vitamin A include orange and yellow fruits and vegetables like carrots, sweet potatoes, cantaloupe, and mangoes, as well as dark green leafy vegetables like spinach and kale
Vitamin A-rich foods offer numerous health benefits, including improved vision, particularly in low light. They also contribute to a strong immune system, healthy skin, and reproductive health.
Benefits of protein
muscle growth, boost memory, improve mental clarity, fight fatigue, tissue repair, hormone regulation
The combination of rice and beans creates what?
complete protein source
JUST FOR FUN!
What is the only planet in our solar system that rotates clockwise?
Venus
Unsaturated, Saturated, and Trans are all types of what?
Fats
What is the most common vitamin deficiency that can make someone have anemia?
Iron
A type of carb that your body can't digest, but it helps to keep digestion moving
Fiber
JUST FOR FUN!
How many colors are in the rainbow?
7
A type of carbohydrate that tastes good, but you shouldn't have too much of
Sugar
What vitamin can help boost your mood and prevent seasonal depression?
Vitamin D
JUST FOR FUN!
What is the name of the smallest country in the world?
Vatican City
JUST FOR FUN!
What is the only mammal that can fly?
Bats
Why choose Whole Grain bread instead of White?
because whole grain bread contains more nutrients and fiber.
Cottage Cheese is a type of dairy, and hummus is made from chickpeas (a vegetable) but they are both high in what nutrient?
Protein
JUST FOR FUN!
What do you call a group of flamingos?
A flamboyance