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What does a calorie measure?
ENERGY
Calories are taken into the body from eating and drinking, then the body burns calories for energy.
Name 2 foods located in the grains food group
Bread, pasta, oatmeal, breakfast cereals, tortillas, and grits are examples of grain products.
Any food made from wheat, rice, oats, cornmeal, barley or another cereal grain is a grain product.
Name three foods in the protein food group.
Meats, poultry, beans, seafood, peas, eggs, processed soy products, nuts, seeds
What percentage of fruit juice should you drink to supplement your fruit intake?
100% fruit juice!
This beverage provides no calories and is the best way to stay hydrated.
WATER
Not sure if something is whole grain? What key words should you check for in the ingredients list?
Look for the word "whole" or "whole grain"
According to MyPlate, how many times should you eat seafood a week?
Twice a week
If you are buying canned or frozen veggies, what key words should you look for on the label?
"reduced sodium" or "no-salt-added"
Name the three nutrients that supply us with calories.
CARBOHYDRATES, PROTEINS, FATS
If you are lactose intolerant, what can you use in place of milk?
Lactose- free milk or a fortified soy beverage
What percentage amount of lean meat should you be choosing ?
At least 93% lean
In order to always have fruit on hand, what are the various forms you can buy fruit in?
dried, frozen, canned or fresh