Food Groups
What are the 5 food groups?
Grains, protein, dairy, vegetables and fruits
Name some dairy foods?
Milk, yogurt, ice cream, pudding, cheese
How much of our bodies are made of water?
About 60%
What are the two food groups that when combined make a great snack?
Protein and grain/fruit
What is a macronutrient and a micronutrient?
Macronutrient; carbs, protein, fats
Micronutrient; vitamins and minerals
Black beans, peanut butter, and eggs are part of which food group?
Protein
What is the difference between yogurt and greek yogurt?
Greek yogurt has more protein and is thicker.
What is a calorie?
the energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water 1 °C
Give two examples of protein and grain/carb snack combinations:
Apple and peanut butter
Cheese and crackers
Why is it so important to have grains and carbs into our diet?
Carbs/Grains are so important because they provide the only source of energy for our bodies; SUGAR!
Without carbs the body cannot produce serotonin (contributes to feelings of well being and happiness)
These 3 food groups are good sources of fiber.
Vegetables, Fruit, Grains, especially whole grains
Which important vitamin do we get from dairy foods?
Vitamin D
When cooking and serving food at home, keeping hot foods ____ and cold foods _____ is an important food safety rule.
hot (above 135 degrees); cold (under 41 degrees)
Keep foods out of the danger zone; temp at which bacteria can grow
How often should we be snacking?
Everyone should eat every 3-4 hours.
What is Blood Sugar and why is it important?
Amount of sugar in your blood, can be too high or too low. Your body cannot use the sugar you eat if you don't have enough insulin, resulting in high blood sugar. Or if you do not eat enough, you could experience a low blood sugar.
Butter is sold in grocery stores as a dairy, however it is actually a fat.
What does fortified mean?
A vitamin or mineral is added to a food, like milk and yogurt are fortified with vitamin D.
How many cups of fluid are recommended daily?
8-12 cups (64-96 oz)
Why is it a good idea to include protein in your snacks and meals?
Protein includes important nutrients and also keeps us feeling fuller for longer.
Which food groups do you need to eat if you want to build muscle?
All of them! Your body cannot build muscle with only protein foods, your body needs carbs, vitamins and minerals from all food groups to efficiently build muscle.
Name a food from each food group.
Protein; chicken
Vegetable/Fruit; apple, broccoli
Grains; rice
Dairy; yogurt
Do dairy foods have sugar in them?
Dairy foods, except cheese, have sugar in them. They also contain protein and fat.
What percentage of your energy intake does your brain require?
Over 20% of your total energy intake goes just to your brain.
Did you know that your liver also requires 20% of your energy intake?
Give some examples of easily portable foods that you can keep with you when out and about and need a snack?
Nuts, dried fruit, crackers, prepackaged bars, cookies
What macronutrient aids in the production of serotonin, which facilitates a happy, stable mood; aids in sleep; and helps curb food cravings?
Carbohydrates