Protein
True or false. Protein is only found in meat products.
False, protein can also be found in beans, legumes, vegetables, dairy products, tofu, and fortified foods.
True or false: All vegetables are gross and taste like leaves.
False, even if you don't like vegetables you can hide them in other foods like pasta, smoothies, salads, and even brownies!
Name 5 fruits:
Possible answers: Bananas, apples, oranges, cherries, grapes, pineapple, mango, lemons, strawberries, blueberries, peaches, raisins, apricots, prunes
Give an example of how a vegetable supports you:
Example: Carrots --> Vitamin A --> Eye health
Other examples:
Broccoli --> Fiber --> Digestion
Sweet potatoes --> Potassium --> Blood Pressure
Spinach --> Iron --> Energy
True or false: Juice counts as a serving of fruit.
True! 100% fruit juices contain similiar vitamin and fiber amount as a serving of fruit.
True or false: Milk from dairy cows is the only source of calcium. Explain your answer.
False. You can find calcium in vegetables, nuts, and fortified juices.
Name 5 vegetables:
Examples: broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, sweet potatoes, spinach, kale, onion, lettuce, brussels sprouts, celery, cabbage, cucumber, asparagus, beets, pump
Name 5 sources of grains.
Examples: quinoa, rice, whole wheat bread, oats, farro, barley
Examples: animal meat, tofu, beans, greek yogurt, fortified foods, legumes
Why are vegetables important?
Provide fiber for digestion and weight regulation
Vitamins for development and organ support
Lower risk of disease and cancers