Nutrition Jeopardy

Misc!

100

True or False: You should always wash your hands before preparing food.

True

200

True or False: It's okay to leave cooking food on low heat unattended.

False

300

The orange is the official fruit of this state.

Florida

400

True or False: Natural sugars found in fruits are considered added sugars.

False!

500

According to an article published by Business Insider, what is the most popular dessert in Massachusetts?

Boston Cream Pie!

Nutrients

100

This nutrient provides quick energy to the body.

Carbohydrates

200

This nutrient helps keep bones strong and is found in dairy products.

Calcium

300

This nutrient is found in fruits and helps the body heal.

Vitamin C

400

These are essential for growth and repair, but should be eaten in moderation to avoid unhealthy weight gain.

Fats

500

This nutrient is essential for the body to function properly, and it helps maintain hydration.

Water

Healthy Snacks

100

This food is rich in Vitamin A and can help keep your eyes healthy.

Carrots

200

This protein-rich food is commonly eaten for breakfast.

Eggs

300

This whole grain is a good source of fiber and can help with digestion.

Oats

400

This is a healthy fat source that can be spread on toast or used in salads.

Avocado

500

This green vegetable is rich in calcium and iron.

Spinach

Food Labels

100

This section of a food label tells you how many servings are in the package.

Serving Size

200

This number tells you how much energy you get from one serving of food.

Calories

300

These are the numbers on a label that tell you how much of each nutrient is in a serving.

Percent Daily Value

400

This term on a food label indicates that the product is free from any artificial colorings or preservatives.

Organic

500

This ingredient is listed first on a food label, which means it’s the most abundant ingredient in the product.

First Ingredient

Food Fun

100

I’m long, lean and green but I’m not a string bean.  I have smaller seeds than others of my variety.  I am 95 % water, so I make a great snack as the weather gets hotter!

English Cucumber

200

True or False: Honey never spoils

True!

300

I am fluffy and crunch. I'm a whole grain.

Popcorn!

400

I have a crown. What food am I?

Broccoli!

500

I've got lots of vitamin C.

And my seeds are outside of me. 

I grow close to the ground. 

You can come pick me or buy me by the pound.

Strawberries