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MyPlate Mayhem
Food Label Facts
Healthy or Not?
Sugar Sneaks
Build-a-Meal Challenge
100

Name all 5 food groups on the MyPlate diagram.

Fruits, Vegetables, Grains, Protein, Dairy

100

Where on the label can you find the serving size?

At the top of the Nutrition Facts label

100

Is an apple healthy or not?

Healthy

100

Is sugar good or bad in large amounts?

Bad

100

Name one food from the dairy group you could eat at breakfast.

Milk, yogurt, or cheese

200

Which food group does chicken belong to?

Protein

200

Which number shows you how much sugar is in the food?

Total Sugars (under carbohydrates)

200

Is soda considered a healthy drink?

Not Healthy

200

Which has more sugar: soda or juice?

Soda

200

Build a lunch with 3 food groups in it.

Peanut butter sandwich (grains + protein), banana (fruit)

300

What color represents fruits on the MyPlate?

Red

300

What does "Ingredients" mean on a food label?

A list of everything used to make the food, in order by amount

300

Is plain yogurt with no added sugar healthy or not?

Healthy

300

True or False: You can find sugar in ketchup.

True

300

Add a fruit and a veggie to this meal: spaghetti and meatballs.

Add apple slices and a side salad or carrots

400

True or False: All your meals should include all 5 food groups.

False (It’s ideal but not required every time)

400

Why is it important to check the serving size before eating something?

Because the calories and nutrients are based on that serving size

400

Are most store-bought granola bars healthy or not?

Not Healthy

400

Which snack has more hidden sugar: a candy bar or an orange?

Candy bar

400

What would you add to cereal and milk to make it even healthier?

Add a banana (fruit) and scrambled eggs (protein)

500

Give one example of a complete lunch that includes all 5 food groups.

  • Turkey sandwich on whole grain bread, apple slices, carrot sticks, yogurt, and water


500

 If a label says 120 calories per serving and you eat 2 servings, how many calories did you eat?

 240 calories

500

Is whole grain bread healthy or not?

Healthy 

Why, because whole grain bread has more fiber and nutrients

500

Which of these is a tricky name for sugar? 

A) High fructose corn syrup  

B) Whole grain oats  

C) Vitamin D

A) High fructose corn syrup

500

Create a dinner that includes all 5 MyPlate food groups.

Grilled chicken, brown rice, green beans, fruit cup, and a glass of milk