Food Groups
In what food group would you find yogurt?
Dairy
What notable nutrient is known to make you feel full and aids in digestions? (Found in whole grains and the skin of fruits and vegetables)
Fiber
How many cups of dairy should girls and boys between the ages of 9-18 get each day?
3 cups
How do you know what the main ingredient on a nutrition label is?
It is the first ingredient listed on the ingredient list.
Binge Eating
In what two food groups would you find beans?
Vegetables and Protein
What notable nutrient is known to boost your immune system? (Found in citrus fruits)
Vitamin C
How many cups of vegetables should girls and boys between the ages of 9-13 get each day?
2 cups - 2 1/2 cups
The Daily Value % on a nutrition label is based on a person that needs this many calories.
2,000
Eating disorder where one limits the amount of food they eat.
Anorexia
In what food group would you find hummus?
Protein
Junk Foods are considered foods that are high in what three ingredients?
Salt, Sugar, Fat
Boys and girls between the ages of 9-13 should get at least this many whole grains each day.
3 ounces
Name two types of fat that you should limit
Trans and Saturated
What % of your total grade is based on participation?
50%
In what food group would you find butter?
NONE
This notable nutrient is known to keep your nervous system working by keeping the right amount of water in your cells and body fluids. Found in foods like bananas!
Potassium
Name three examples of sources of protein someone that is vegetarian would be able to eat.
Beans, lentils, peas, tofu, nuts, seeds
What are the 9 major food allergens?
Gluten/Wheat, Soy, Eggs, Dairy, Fish, Shellfish, Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Sesame
True or False
Eating disorders can be deadly if not treated.
True
In what food group would you find tomatoes, according to My Plate?
Vegetables
This notable nutrient helps promote the absorption of calcium and aids in bone health - which is why it gets added to dairy products.
Vitamin D
What are the 5 vegetable subgroups?
Dark Green, Orange & Red, Starchy, Beans & Peas, Other
What are the 4 required vitamins and minerals that need to appear on a nutrition label?
Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Calcium, Iron
What eating disorder is characterized by purging?
Bulimia