Fruits
This fruit is grown on a tree and is high in iron. It is usually red in appearance but comes in varieties such as granny smith and red delicious
what are apples
This vegetable is often served mashed and contains vitamin C
potatoes
Your body uses protein as energy. True or false
true
One slice of this food is considered 1 serving in this grain group
One slice of bread
milk
Drying grapes for several days creates which new food?
Raisins
this vegetable is used to make pickles
cucumbers
This type of food is essential for growth and development especially in children and teens.
what is protein
At least half of your grains should come from this type of grain (whole or white/refined)
whole grain
This food is a byproduct of milk. It is commonly yellow in color but can come in varieties such as cheddar, jack, blue and mozzarella
what is cheese
This fruit is high in potassium and has a yellow shell, called a peel. The inside is white. It grows on a tree and comes in bunches.
What is a banana
This vegetable is orange and you eat the roots of this plant
carrots
This dip originated in the middle east, is made of chickpeas and is excellent source of protein
hummus
Name one benefit of eating whole grains
*helps your digestive system
*helps your heart be healthy
*provides vitamins and minerals
what is the mineral called that is found in dairy products and helps promote strong bones and teeth? (this mineral is also found in dark green leafy vegetables and starts with the letter c)
what is calcium
Berries can help prevent cancer, boost your brain, help your heart be healthy and help provide vitamins and minerals. Name 3 different types of berries
blueberries
strawberries
raspberries
blackberries
This vegetable is green in color. It comes in heads with tiny flower buds on the end. It is related to the cauliflower
What is broccoli
Name 3 types of protein sources
poultry (chicken/turkey),
meat,
fish,
tofu,
nuts & seeds,
beans
eggs
Rice and oats fall into which category - protein, fruit, vegetables, dairy or grains.
what are grains
what is the most popular flavor of ice cream in the united states?
what is vanilla
This fruit is tropical. It has small spines on the outside, and it is yellow in color. It has huge green leaves on top
What are pineapple
What is the worlds most popular green vegetable
what is lettuce
This type of protein is also called a legume. It comes in varieties such as pinto, black, and kidney
what are beans
This is a vegetable but when dried and ground up becomes a grain - it is used to make tortillas (masa) and cornbread
corn
what type of animal has 4 stomachs and 32 teeth
what is a cow