MyPlate
What category of food does rice belong to?
Grain
True or False:
I can totally get everything my body needs by eating only cheese pizza and Coke every day.
FALSE
How much peanut butter is too much?
Anything more than 2 Tbs. (Answers may vary)
What is the first piece of information on a nutrition label?
Serving Size.
What is a healthier option I can eat instead of a candy bar for a snack?
Answers will vary.
What color represents Fruit?
Red.
The best way to get a wide variety of nutrients is to eat the......
RAINBOW
What food group serving is the size of a fist?
Grains and dairy.
A calorie tells us how much _______ a food will provide a body.
Energy.
True or False:
It's a great idea to use a mixing bowl for cereal with a half gallon of milk while I watch cartoons as long as it doesn't make me feel sick.
FALSE
What category do nuts and eggs belong to?
Protein.
The best way to get more variety is to ___ ________ ____.
Try something new!
What hand sign represents a serving of protein?
Show the palm of your hand.
Name a nutrient we should limit.
Answers will vary (Fats, sugars, simple carbohydrates, sodium)
What can you have as healthier alternative to soda?
Answers will vary (water, unsweetened tea, prebiotic soda, 100% juice, sparkling water...)
What type of food is broccoli, and what color is it on MyPlate?
Vegetable, green.
Eating a wide variety of foods helps us to get enough____________.
Answers will vary (vitamins, minerals, fiber, protein, complex carbohydrates)
Show with your hands the amount of fruits and veggies that can go on your plate.
*Jazz Hands* (unlimited)
Name a nutrient we should be sure to get enough of.
Answers will vary (vitamins, minerals, fiber, protein)
Name one way I can make a fast food meal a little healthier.
Answers will vary (add lettuce/tomato/onion, swap fries for a side salad, grilled chicken instead of breaded, drink unsweetened tea instead of soda...)