MyPlate
Recipe Terms
Nutrition Words to Know
Nutrition Facts to Know
Misc.
100

What are the 5 MyPlate Categories?

Fruits, Vegetables, Grains, Protein, and Dairy

100

Mince means to _____.

chop into extremely small pieces

100

Vegetarians do not eat ____. 

Meat

100

___ is the best thing you can drink. 

Water

100

Where is the healthiest food located in grocery stores?

On the outside

200

Half of our plate should be filled with ___ and ____.

Fruits and vegetables

200

Dice means to ____.

cut solid food into small cubes of the same size

200

___ helps your digestion and keeps you full and energized longer. 

Fiber

200

____ are the only mammals that delay sleep on purpose.

Humans

200

What are 3 examples of physical activity?

Basketball, running, yoga, etc.

300

Name 3 different proteins

beans, eggs, chicken, etc. 

300

Julienne means to _____.

cut food into thin strips

300

Different colored fruits and vegetables have different ____. Our bodies need these in small amount to fight infections and prevent diseases.

vitamins and minerals

300

How many MyPlate categories should you try to have at each meal?

3

300

What are 3 examples of whole grains?

Brown rice, popcorn, whole wheat bread, whole wheat pasta, oatmeal, corn, quinoa

400

True or False: You should eat only 1 or 2 different fruits and vegetables

False: you should eat a wide variety of fruits and vegetables

400

Simmer means to _____. 

cook slowly in liquid over low heat, with bubbles barely forming on the surface

400

Your muscles are made up of ___. You can get it from many animal foods, like meat. You can also get it from plant foods like nuts and tofu.

protein

400

While you're asleep, your ___ switches from cleansing your body to rebuilding it.

liver

400

What are healthy swaps for a Hamburger on a white bun, french fries, and milk shake

Hamburger on whole wheat with added veggies, small fries, salad, fresh fruit and low-fat milk or water

500

What type of grains should we eat the most?

Whole grains

500

Sauté means to _____.

cook/brown food in a small amount of hot oil

500

The number of ___ in a food is how much energy the food can give your body. 

calories

500

You should limit these 4 categories found on a nutrition label

Fats, cholesterol, sodium, and added sugar

500

Name 3 food marketing strategies

Ads everywhere, exaggerated images, heartwarming, claims about taste or popularity, using celebrities, influences or cartoon characters, green washing, overdoing it, coupons and contests, donations and sponsorships, many points of sale, shelf position