Food Groups
What are the five food groups?
Fruits, Vegetables, Dairy, Grains, Protein
What is the main nutrient of protein?
Protein
Why do we need to eat fewer servings of fruits than vegetables?
they are higher in sugar
What food groups are missing?
grilled chicken, rice, and broccoli plate
What is the maximum number of extras we should have in a day?
three or less
What makes a food considered an extra?
extra salt, oil, or sugar
What is the main nutrient of dairy?
Calcium
What is the hand symbol for a serving of salad?
two fists
Which food groups are in this meal?
a turkey sandwich with chips and an apple
grains, protein, fruit, extra
How many minutes of moderate-vigorous physical activity do we need every day?
60 minutes
How many food groups should you have in a balanced breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack?
(please provide numbers for each meal)
Breakfast = 3
Lunch and Dinner = 5
Snack = 2
What is the main nutrient of fruit?
Vitamin C
What is the hand symbol for two pieces of string cheese?
two pointer fingers
Ms. Ballejos has a grilled cheese sandwich with a side of berries. What food groups are missing from her lunch, if any?
Vegetables and Protein
Which advertising technique did the "Got Milk" campaign use?
"Celebrity or authority endorsement" was used to encourage everyone to drink more milk.
Name at least two of the three types of plant-based protein foods?
beans, nuts, seeds
What is the health benefit of vegetables/vitamin A?
Healthy skin and eyes
How much is 1 serving of oatmeal? (unit of measurment)
1/2 cup
Assuming everything is 1 serving each, what food groups make up this meal and how many servings of each:
A bean, cheese, and rice burrito
1 serving protein (beans)
1 serving dairy (cheese)
2 servings grains (rice and tortilla)
Each team member name one form of physical activity that you participated in this past week.
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Give an example of a food item that can be served in two forms: one as a food group food, and one as an extra. Also explain what is added to change to an extra!
Examples: orange to orange juice (added sugar)
milk to ice cream (added sugar)
potatoes to chips (added salt and oil)
You have a soccer tournament today. What food group will help you be prepared to play multiple soccer games and why does it help you?
grains, it provides you with energy to run and play
How many ounces is 1 serving of fish?
3 ounces
Assuming everything is 1 serving each, what food groups make up this meal and how many of each:
Double cheeseburger (two patties) with lettuce, tomato, and fries
2 servings protein (two patties)
2 servings grains (bun)
2 servings vegetables (lettuce, tomato)
1 serving extras (fries)
Each team member, please provide 1 change you can make to improve your nutrition habits!
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