FRUITS & VEGGIES
This fruit with a yellow peel is high in potassium and is the most popular fruit in the U.S.
banana
Kids need at least this many servings from the milk group each day.
3
Name three foods in the protein food group.
Any of the following: Meats, poultry, beans, seafood, peas, eggs, processed soy products, nuts, seeds
Name three types of physical activities
Answers can vary. Some examples include: walking, bicycling, dancing and sports.
Name two food groups.
Dairy, grains, veggies, fruit, protein
This food is often served mashed, has lots of vitamin C.
potato
What part of the body is dairy intake associated with benefiting the most?
Bones
Why is protein important?
Protein builds muscles and prevents you from getting sick
What’s the best way to stay hydrated while working out?
Water
Is it possible to make popcorn a healthy snack? If so how?
Yes by adding little to no salt or butter. Movie Theater popcorn is not a healthy snack because it has a ton of butter – or a butter flavored mixture and salt that is NOT good for you.
Although often considered a vegetable, this food is actually a fruit.
Tomato
What Juice(s) have the most sugar?
Grape or Apple
True or false: Diets rich in foods containing fiber, such as fruits can protect against certain types of cancer.
True
Why is physical activity important?
Avoid disease when you’re older, build strong muscles, for healthy growth, meet new friends!
What’s the difference between sugar found in milk and fruits versus sugar found in soda?
Soda has added, processed sugar, while milk and fruits have completely natural sugars in them
Why should you eat different types of fruits?
Fruits have different nutrients so it’s good to change it up
What's a good way to make your juice less sugary?
Water it down a little (Or use ice!)
Which snack food contains a healthy fat: chips, nuts, cookies, candy bars?
Nuts
When would be a good time to drink Gatorade or Powerade or another sports drinks?
When you’re doing intense workout for 60 minutes or more, otherwise water is the better option
Why is vitamin C important?
Various Answers: Important for growth and repair of all body tissues, help heal cuts and wounds, keeps teeth and gums healthy.
How many servings of fruits and vegetables should a child try to eat per day?
2 servings of fruits and 3 servings of vegetables—each day.
Milk contains this mineral that helps build strong bones and teeth. What is the mineral?
Calcium
Grains contain fiber. In terms of the body, what is fiber useful for?
Reducing constipation (helps you poop). Fiber helps to fill you up – and keep your digestive system happy!
As with all food groups, how much food we need to consume daily is dependent on three things. Name one of those things.
Either: Age, gender and physical activity
This vitamin in milk helps maintain skin and vision. Is it Vitamin A, Vitamin B, or Vitamin D?
Vitamin a