Food Groups
Spinach is an example of this food group.
Veg.
Which food group should you eat a fist or palm size serving per day?
Protein
Name a drink without any sugar.
Water
What other sources of dairy are there besides cow products?
Soy, almond, oat...
Finish this silly saying: "An apple a day....."
"keeps the doctor away."
When eaten together, beans and rice may this type of protein.
A complete protein.
Fruit & veg
Name another word you may see in ingredients, that also means SUGAR.
Brown sugar, fructose (any "ose" word), honey, agave, syrups...
The MyPlate guide replaced the original food guide which was shaped like a...
pyramid
What does vegetarian mean?
Name the 5 food groups.
Fruits, Veg, Protein, Fats, Dairy
If you can't get your daily serving of dairy, what other items can it be substituted with?
Soy, almond, oat products
Why are sugars added to foods?
To make them taste sweet.
Our school food program has to follow which guidelines?
USDA - MyPlate
What health activity pairs with nutrition to keep your physical health balanced?
fitness / exercise
The number of food groups that include milk (milk products).
Dairy & Protein
What does "serving size" mean?
The amount of food listed on the food label for nutrition facts.
Sugar occurs naturally in items within these 3 food groups.
Dairy, fruits and veg.
MyPlate was created to...
plan healthy meals
The healthiest plates and snacks have the least of this EXTRA food group.
Sugars, fats and oils
How do minerals get into our food?
They are taken in by plants while they grow in the ground.
If I eat 2 serving sizes, what do I have to do to the information on the food label?
Double it.
Why do we have a sugar "crash"?
Sugar spikes our blood sugar and chemicals in our brain. Once our body uses or stores the sugar ingested, blood sugar drops and we feel a "crash".
Who made the MyPlate guidelines?
USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)
What are some reasons people look at food labels?
Allergies, dyes, ingredients, calories, sugar....