Food Groups
Name 3 foods that are in the Vegetable group.
Broccoli, Kale, Spinach, Romaine Lettuce, Carrots, Sweet Potatoes, Tomatoes, Pumpkin, Peppers, Squash, Corn, Peas, Beets, and Mushrooms.
Water helps ___________.
Your body control its temperature and keeps you hydrated.
What fraction of your plate should be fruits?
1/4 of your plate should have fruits on it. (Together Fruit and Vegetables should be 1/2 your plate.)
What percentage of watermelons are water?
92%
What is energy?
Name 3 foods that belongs in the dairy group.
Milk, yogurt, cheese, butter, and
Calcium is__________.
A mineral that helps make bones and teeth strong.
What fraction of your plate should be vegetables?
1/4 of your plate should be covered with vegetables. (Together Fruit and Vegetables should be 1/2 your plate.)
What vegetable is actually a flower?
Broccoli!
What is nutrition?
Is how food helps your body grow, stay strong, and have energy.
Name 3 foods that belongs in the grains group.
Bread, pasta, rice, oatmeal, cornmeal, cereal, and tortillas.
Vitamins are __________.
Nutrients that help your body stay healthy and fight sickness.
What fraction of your plate should be grains?
1/4 of your plate should be grains. (Protein and Grains are equal to Vegetables and Fruit fractions).
What color were carrots originally?
Purple
What is health?
Name 3 foods that make up the protein group.
Meat, Eggs, Peas, Beans, Lentils, Nuts, Seeds, and Soy Products.
Protein is ______________.
A nutrient that helps build and repair muscles.
What fraction of your plate should be protein?
1/4 of your plate should be protein. (Protein and Grains are equal to Vegetables and Fruit fractions).
Where was pizza first made?
Naples, Italy
What is a healthy habit?
Something you do regularly to take care of your body.
Name 3 foods that are in the fruit group.
Oranges, Grapefruits, Lemons, Limes, Tangerines, Strawberries, Blueberries, Raspberries, Blackberries, Apples, Plums, Pears, Peaches, Cherries, Watermelon, Bananas, Pineapple, Kiwi, and Mangoes.
Carbohydrates are ________________.
What fraction of your plate should be dairy?
Dairy is not a fraction but a small serving on the side like a cup of milk or yogurt.
What fruit is considered a berry but does not have berry in the name?
Bananas
What is a balanced meal?
A meal that includes different food groups to keep your body healthy.