FOOD GROUPS
This group has breed, rice and pasta products an provides you with energy.
What is the Grain Products Group
How many servings of protein do you need to eat each day?
1-3 servings
This fruit is high in potassium and is the most popular fruit in the U.S.
What is the banana
Kids need at least this many servings from the milk group each day.
What is 3?
Half your days calories should come from this group.
What is whole grains?
How many servings of grains should you consume per day?
6-11
1 cup of this food that often comes in 2%, 1%, or skim varieties is a serving.
What is milk?
What is another term for dried plums
prunes
Milk contains this mineral that helps build strong bones and teeth.
What is Calcium?
This object can be compared to a 1/4 cup serving of a food.
What is a golf ball?
Half of your grains should come from this:
What are whole grains.
A portion the size of a deck of cards is a serving in this food group.
What is meat?
This vegetable, often used to make a popular Italian dish, is important for healthy aging.
What is eggplant?
This vitamin found in milk helps maintain skin and vision and also helps regulate the immune system.
What is Vitamin A?
This is the appropriate calorie requirements for teen girls, active women and most men.
What is 2200?
When eaten fresh, it is a summer vegetable, but when dried out it becomes a grain:
What is corn
You need 5-10 servings per day from this food group
Fruit and Vegetables
What fruit is most commonly consumed around the world?
mango
Fat-Free milk is usually called this on the carton.
What is skim milk?
This is NOT a requirement to be on a nutrient facts label.
What are the ingredients used?
This is a component of the diet which you do not digest and can prevent cancer
What is fiber?
12 oz. of this popular beverage in the "others" category is a common serving size.
What is soda?
This vegetable, often eaten raw on salads, contains high amounts of Vitamin C.
What is broccoli?
You should avoid drinking this type of milk or any products made from it as it may be unsafe to drink.
What is un pasteurized?
This general guide to help you link nutrients in a serving of food to their contribution to your daily diet. It is based on a 2,000 calorie per day diet.
What is the Percentage Daily Value?