Fruits & Veggies
This vegetable gives you good eyesight and can be used to make a cake!
What is a carrot?
This whole grain is often popped and eaten as a snack.
What is popcorn?
Protein should be paired with this macronutrient after exercise.
What is a carbohydrate?
Unsaturated fats are this at room temperature.
What is a liquid?
This color of urine typically indicates good hydration.
What is light yellow or nearly clear?
This vegetable is traditionally served on St. Patrick's day.
What is cabbage?
Quinoa is an example of this type of grain.
What is a whole grain?
This type of protein is generally lacking in one or two amino acids.
What is an incomplete protein?
A type of cholesterol that builds up inside the arteries and can lead to heart disease.
What is LDL cholesterol?
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans encourages three 8-ounce servings of this beverage or equivalent portions in other like products.
What is dairy?
I'm usually green or red, sometimes bumpy, and often find myself sliced in salads, even though botanically, I'm a fruit! Who am I?
What is a tomato?
This type of grain has had its bran and germ removed during processing.
What is a refined grain?
This plant-based food is a source of complete protein.
What is quinoa/buckwheat/amaranth/chia seeds?
This is an important function of fat because it protects ______ in our body.
What are vital organs?
This fermented dairy product is known for its probiotic benefits.
What is yogurt?
This purple fruit is a brain booster, packed with antioxidants that help memory. It’s a smoothie superstar!
What is a blueberry?
What part of the grain must be present for it to be considered a "whole grain"?
What are the bran, germ, and endosperm?
This is the recommended caloric intake percentage for protein.
What is 10-35%
This type of fat is known as the “good fat”. High levels of it are found in fish, nuts, and vegetable oils.
What are unsaturated fats?
True or false: Caffeinated drinks don’t count toward your daily fluid intake.
What is false?
This fruit seems healthy, but once it’s turned into juice, it loses almost all its fiber—leaving mostly sugar behind.
What are apples?
Name one nutrient that gets removed when grains are refined.
What is (fiber, vitamins, iron, fats, & minerals).
This protein is known as a “fast protein”, giving the body a sharp, quick increase in amino acids.
What is whey protein?
This is the percent of calories that is recommended to come from saturated fats.
What is less than 10%?
Even this small percentage of body weight loss from water can impair physical and cognitive performance.
What is 1-2%?