Healthy Eating
Which part of an egg is richer in protein and contains very few calories?
A. Egg yolk
B. Egg white
C. Egg shell
B. Egg White
What is the name of a local grocery store?
Walmart, Giant, Wegmans, Aldi, Weis, etc.
What type of meat is poultry?
Chicken
What should you always do before touching food?
Wash your hands
This vegetable, usually served mashed or fried, has lots of vitamin C.
Potato
Why should you eat a diversity of colorful foods in the diet?
Each color provides different health benefits
What section of the grocery store would you find a cucumber?
Produce
What is the term that means to heat up the oven to a certain temperature before putting food in?
Preheat
Give an example of a fruit or vegetable that can be kept on the counter or pantry?
Banana, potato, onion
There are many varieties of this fruit including gala, granny smith, and honeycrisp.
Apple
Name three of the five food groups.
Grains, dairy, proteins, vegetables, fruits.
How can you save money at the grocery store?
Check the ads, look for items on sale, use coupons
What is the name of the food group that meats, nuts, and beans are a part of?
Protein
Why is important not to use the same surface to prepare raw meat and vegetables?
You could get sick; it's cross contamination
You should drink at least 15 cups (8 glasses) of this a day
Water
Why is eating 3 meals a day important? Give at least one reason.
Three balanced meals are associated with better cognitive function, you will feel energized throughout the day if you eat three separate meals, you will be less likely to overeat at one sitting, it helps maintain a healthy blood sugar level, helps you maintain a healthy weight and provides important nutrients you may not get if you skip a meal
Why is it important to have a grocery list?
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What does perishable mean?
Food that is likely to decay or go bad quickly.
What does cross contamination mean?
The movement of bacteria or germs from one surface to another.
This food group provides your body with calcium, vitamin D, and protein.
Dairy