What is the difference between portion size and serving size?
1) Portion- amount of food you choose to eat. No standard portion size and no right
wrong portion size
2) Serving- standard amount used to help give advice about how much to eat
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Where is the serving size found on the nutritional label?
at the top of the nutritional label
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What are some examples of vegetables?
bok choy, bronccoli, corn, beas
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What foods are part of this food group?
poultry, meat, fish, dry beans and peas, eggs, nuts
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What foods are not included in the milk group even though they contain milk?
cream cheese, butter
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What is two ways to limit portion sizes?
Don't eat while watching TV, take one serving out of the package and put it on a plate
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how many calories is considered low?
40
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What are some examples of vegetables that are in the "other" category?
artichoke, asparagus, beets
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how much of this food group should boys consume daily?
6 ounces
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What is 1 cup from the milk group?
1 cup milk, 1 regular container yogurt, 1/3 C shredded cheese, 1 1/2 cups ice cream
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What are the four food groups featured on the serving size card?
Grain, vegetables and fruit, dairy and cheese, meat and alternatives
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how much of a nutrient is considered low on a nutritional label?
5% or lower
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how many servings of fruits should girls consume daily?
1 1/2
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What is 1 ounce from this group?
1 small lean hamburger, 1 can tuna, 1 egg. 1 ounce nuts or seeds
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What is the importance of having a diet rich in milk?
milk helps you build and maintain bone mass throughout life
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What is one serving of grains equivalent to?
1 cup of cereal, 1 pancake, 1/2 cup cooked pasta, 1 slice of bread, 1 piece of cornbread
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What causes chronic diseases such as heart disease or cancers?
saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol
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What is one tip to eat more fruits?
buy fresh fruit that is in season, refrigerate sliced fruit
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What foots are high in unsaturated fats?
fish, nuts, seeds
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What element in milk maintains healthy blood pressure?
potassium
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What is the object on the serving card that is associated with 1/4 cup of raisins?
1 large egg
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how many calories are most nutritional labels based on?
2,000
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What nutrients are vegetables important sources of?
potasssium, dietary fiber, vitamin A, vitamin E, and vitamin C
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What are tips to eat more fish or nuts?
use nuts in salads, vary protein choices with fish
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What are some tips to eat more foods from the milk group?
Add fat-free or low-fat milk instead of water to oatmeal and hot cereals
Have a fat-free or low-fat yogurt as a snack