The Pyramid
The Pyramid II
Nutrients
Nutrients II
Food Labels
100
This is the number of food groups found on the food guide pyramid.
5
100
This piece of the pyramid reminds us to be physically active
What are the stairs
100
This is the number of nutrients that the body needs.
What is 6
100
These are the types of carbohydrates that provide a short burst of energy followed by a crash.
What are simple carbohydrates
100
The information on a nutrition label is good for this number of servings.
What is one serving
200
These are not considered a food group and should be used sparingly.
What is oils and fats
200
This is the reason the colored triangles are different sizes
What is different recommended serving size
200
Eggs and chicken are an example of this type of protein.
What is a complete protein
200
These are two reasons why getting enough water is important.
What is regulates your temperature, keeps you hydrated
200
These are the nutrients found on a food label (hint there are 5). DAILY DOUBLE
What are fats, carbohydrates, protein, vitamins and minerals.
300
This group provides a large majority of an individuals protein.
What is meat and beans
300
This is the number of minutes of physical activity you need each day
What is 60 minutes
300
This nutrient should be eaten in small amounts, but is important for a balanced diet.
What are fats
300
This is the fat commonly found in processed food and baked goods.
Trans Fats
300
This food is a high source of carbohydrates.
What are poptarts
400
When eating from the grain group one should include foods that contain this.
What is whole grains
400
This group contains an important mineral for keeping bones strong.
What is the dairy group
400
These are the types of carbohydrates that provide long lasting energy DAILY DOUBLE
What are complex carbohydrates
400
These come from the environment around us and are obtained from eating a variety of food.
What are vitamins and minerals
400
Which nutrients found in American Cheese would be considered HIGH and NOT such a healthy choice?
What is fat
500
A motto for these groups could be “Eat the Rainbow.”
What is fruits and vegetables
500
This is an example of a healthy fat.
What is olive oil, nuts or alvocado
500
The body needs this nutrient to help repair and build itself.
What is protein
500
Rice is an example of this kind of protein.
What are incomplete proteins
500
Which nutrient in American cheese would be considered HIGH and would be a healthy choice?
What is calcium
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