Food Groups
Which food group gives us calcium to help build strong bones?
dairy
To cook food quickly in a pan with a small amount of oil.
sauté
Brown eggs are more nutritious than white eggs.
false
Why is it good to eat fruits and vegetables of many different colors?
Different colors provide different vitamins and minerals
What drink(s) can help keep you hydrated besides water?
Milk, 100% fruit juice, or tea
This fruit subgroup includes oranges, grapefruits, and lemons and is high in Vitamin C.
citrus fruits
To cook food slowly in liquid at low heat.
simmer
Carrots are a good source of vitamin C.
true
Name a blue or purple fruit you can eat for breakfast.
Blueberries, grapes, plums
Which US state produces the most pistachios?
California
Which has more fiber: an apple or apple juice?
apple!
What is the term for gently cooking food in liquid just below boiling point?
poaching (eggs, salmon, chicken)
You can meet your fiber needs without eating fruits or vegetables.
true
(whole grains, legumes, and popcorn - but it is harder to meet all fiber needs)
Name three different red foods you could eat as part of a lunch.
(ex. strawberries, red peppers, tomatoes, apple, raspberries, cherries, beets)
What kind of sugar is commonly used in icing and frosting?
powdered sugar
Black beans, lentils, and chickpeas are classified in both the vegetable group and this group.
protein
This ingredient makes baked goods rise.
baking powder or baking soda
Canned or frozen vegetables are not as healthy as fresh vegetables.
false
(they often contain the same amounts of vitamins and minerals as fresh veggies)
What nutrient do many red fruits have that helps protect your body from sickness?
Vitamin C / antioxidants
Name a fruit that floats in water besides apples.
Oranges, lemons, bananas (less ripe), cantaloupe, watermelon, pears, limes, coconuts
Which food belongs in the grain group: corn or cornbread?
both!
(corn is classified as a grain, specifically a cereal grain)
What does "al dente" mean when cooking pasta?
Firm to the bite
Muscle weighs more than fat.
false
(they weigh the same by weight, but differ in density)
Which nutrient is found in orange and yellow fruits and vegetables and is good for your eyes and skin?
Vitamin A
Which sweet food never spoils, even after thousands of years?
honey