MyPlate
Give an example of a healthy versus less healthy choice within the food group.
example: apple versus apple pie.
At least this much of the grains you eat should be whole grains.
Half.
How much is one serving from this package and how many calories does that provide?
Pasat Box.
True or False: All family members can play an important role in the kitchen.
True.
You want to plan a healthy breakfast. A good rule of thumb is to include how many food groups
Three.
What are the five food groups?
Grains; Vegetables; Fruits; Dairy; and Protien.
Name three forms of fruits and vegetables. HINT: One form is frozen.
Fresh, Frozen, Canned, Dried, or 100% Juice.
Show a sample food label. Is this food high in saturated fats?
Depends on label, but yes if the %DV is higher than 20%.
Name three ways to safely defrost frozen foods.
In the refrigerator, in the microwave or by submerging in cold water.
True or False: A family meal can be a quick morning breakfast or lunch on a weekend.
True. Family meals can be at any time and any place.
How many food groups should we eat from every day?
All five!
True or False: If bread is brown, that means it is a whole grain.
False
Where can we sometimes find nutrition information for restaurant foods?
On the restaurant's website, on the wall at the restaurant, or ask a manager if nutrition information is available.
Name two ways kids can help their parents plan, prepare, ore serve meals.
Example: Help prep ingredients, set the table, help clear the table.
Give on example of a healthy snack you could plan or make at home.
Example: Bell peppers dipped in yogurt ranch dip.
Why do some of the food groups take up more space on the MyPlate than others?
To indicate that we should fill our plates with more from those food groups than from others.
What are two ways you might add vegetables to a meal?
Any reasonable answer.
Show an example of drink label. How many grams of sugar would you consume if you drank this entire bottle?
Depends on label. The trick is to have the participant remember to calculate based on the number of servings in the drink.
True or False: All recipes have to be followed exactly.
False.
What is one benefit of cooking meals as a family?
Example: It gets everyone excited about the meal.
Give an example of a healthy versus less healthy choice within the Protein group.
Example: Roasted Chicken versus Fried Chicken
If a product is a whole grain, a whole grain ingredient will be listed here on the ingredient list.
First.
Name two things you can do to make smart choices when eating out.
Example: Order dressing and sauce on the side.
Your family decides to make Barley Jambalaya tonight. You gather all your ingredients and realize you don't have any bell peppers, and you don't have time to go to the store. What do you do?
Use a different veggie or skip that ingredient.
Describe one recipe framework discussed in class and the ingredients you would plan to use.
Any reasonable answer. Example: Cherry Puff Pancake- Gluten free flour.