What am I
I am orange and good for your eyes
carrot
Which zero-calorie liquid makes up about 60% of your body weight and is considered an essential nutrient?
water
Drinking 200 millilitres of water before a meal is bad for your digestion.
False!
Which major food group provides the body with calcium for strong bones and includes yogurt and cheese?
dairy
If a bottle of juice contains 500 millilitres of liquid, but the label says a single serving size is 250 millilitres, how many servings are in the bottle?
2 servings
I have a fuzzy brown skin, but my inside is bright green,
I'm one of the most Vitamin C-rich fruits you've ever seen!
Kiwi
Which crunchy fruit provides natural sugars that can wake you up more stably than a cup of coffee?
apple
An apple containing 100 calories gives you less energy than a banana containing 150 calories.
True!
If you eat 150 grams of strawberries, which food group are you consuming?
fruit
If sugar is listed as the very first item on an ingredient list for a breakfast cereal, what does that tell you about the cereal?
sugar is the main ingredient
I am a vitamin made when you step in the sun,
But from food alone, getting enough is rarely done.
I am fat-soluble, helping your bones absorb light,
Keeping your immunity locked in a fight.
Vitamin D
STEAL 200 FROM YOUR LEFT IF YOU GOT IT CORRECT
Which food group should make up the largest portion of your plate according to healthy eating guides to give you energy?
Carbohydrates / Grains and Vegetables)
A 150-gram steak contains more protein than 150 grams of white bread.
True
Foods like chocolate, soft drinks, and potato chips do not fit into the five core food groups. What is this extra category called?
sometimes foods
On a nutrition information panel, energy is measured in kilojoules (kJ) or calories. If a snack bar has 150 calories, what basic unit of measurement does that number represent?
energy
I am a bright yellow spice from a root in the ground,
In curries and lattes, my warm flavor is found.
I fight inflammation and protect every cell,
With Vitamin B6 to keep your brain well.
Tumeric
Which nutrient is the most energy-dense, providing nine calories per gram compared to just four calories for carbs and protein?
fats
Gram for gram, pure carbohydrates provide your body with 400% more energy (calories) than pure dietary fat.
DOUBLE POINTS FOR YOUR TEAM IF ANSWER IS CORRECT.
false
vegetable oils and spreads are kept separate from the main five food groups. What is this specific small category called?
healthy fats and oils
If a label says a bag of chips contains 120 grams of total product, which column on the nutrition panel tells you the nutrients inside that exact amount?
the per 100 gram column
I am a ancient, tiny seed that absorbs water to grow,
Creating a thick gel with a slow-digestion flow.
Aztec warriors ate me for endurance and might,
I offer more calcium than whole milk by weight, alright.
I am packed with Vitamin Niacin (B3) for your skin,
And I'm loaded with ALA omega-3s deep within.
Chia seeds
Which type of carbohydrate cannot be digested by your body but is essential for keeping your digestive system clean and moving?
fibre
If a food label states a product has 300 milligrams of sodium per serving, eating two servings means you consume 600 milligrams of sodium.
true
Pure cream and butter are made from milk but they are not placed in the dairy food group. Which category do they belong to instead?
Discretionary foods / Saturated fats
STEAL 500 POINTS FROM ANY GROUP OF YOUR CHOICE IF YOU GET THIS CORRECT!
If a microwave meal has 350 calories per serving and the package contains 1.5 servings, how many total calories do you eat if you finish the entire container?
525 calories