MyPlate
Name the five food groups on MyPlate
fruits, veggies, grains, protein, and dairy
Which of these nutrients can you get from eating whole fruit that is not usually found in juice?
Vitamins
Minerals
Fiber
Sugar
What should you always bring to the grocery store with you?
a list
What is the safest method for thawing frozen meat?
the refrigerator (make sure juices won’t drip on other foods)
How long should you wash your hands for? (at least)
A) 1 minute
b) 20 seconds
c) 15 seconds
d) 5 seconds
Half of your plate should be filled with…
fruits & veggies
Which of the following counts as part of the Fruit Group?
Canned peaches
Dried apricots
100% orange juice
Fresh strawberries
All of the above
True or false: you should go grocery shopping while hungry to help you save money.
false
Chopping vegetables on the same cutting board you just used for cutting raw meat is an example of…
cross contamination
True or false: You should wash your hands before working with food only if that food includes raw meat.
False: you should wash your hands before preparing any food/drink.
This food group is the building blocks for our body
protein
What vitamin gives carrots and sweet potatoes their orange color?
vitamin A/ beta carotene
Which is usually more expensive: generic brands or name brands
name brands
Poultry should be cooked until it reaches an internal temperature of….
165 degrees
What is the first step to washing your hands?
Getting your hands wet in warm water.
This food groups strengthens our bones and teeth? Name the nutrient, too.
dairy
calcium and vitamin d
What do fruits have that make them sweet?
Vitamin C
Fiber
Fructose
Protein
Name 2 ways you can save money on produce.
-buy in-season
-buy when on sale
-buy canned or frozen options
Perishable foods should be refrigerated within __ hour(s) of being left out.
2
In 2015, a study conducted on 54 countries found that __% of households use soap while washing their hands.
A) 75%
B) 54%
c) 11%
d) 38%
How many Americans follow the US dietary guidelines?
a) 52%
b) 25%
c) fewer than 10%
d) 72%
What color of fruits and vegetables should you eat the most?
A variety
Name 3 easy quick meals you can make at home instead of going to eat out.
quesadillas, flatbread pizza, bean tacos, grilled cheese, brinner, baked potato, etc.
What is the temperature danger zone? (Where bacteria grow most rapidly)
40 degrees-140 degrees
Name the three most common ways germs enter our body.
Nose, mouth, and eyes