MyPlate
What are the 5 food groups on MyPlate?
Fruits, vegetables, grains, protein, dairy
brown rice, oatmeal, whole wheat bread
How many minutes of physical activity should kids get every day?
60 minutes
Name three nutrients listed on a food label.
Example: fat, protein, carbs, sodium, sugar, etc.
What is the first thing you need to do before you cook?
Wash your hands!
Name 3 foods in the diary group
Examples: milk, cheese, yogurt
True or False: If the food packaging is brown and says wheat it is a whole grain
False
Name 5 activities you can do to get your heart rate up.
Running, jumping, swimming, etc.
How can food labels be tricky?
False advertising on the front of the package, catchy words and slogans, colors, etc.
What should you do after you crack eggs or handle raw meat?
Wash your hands!
Name 4 foods in the protein group
Examples: meat, eggs, nuts, beans, fish
Why are whole grains important?
They are good for your heart and contain fiber which keeps you full longer and have more nutrients than refined grains
Why is physical activity important?
Answers vary
Where should you look on the food label to tell if something is a whole grain?
First ingredient in the ingredients list
What do you call your hand holding the food when using a knife?
Bear claw
How much of your plate should be fruits and vegetables
1/2
What is a refined grain?
What gives you the energy to be physically active?
Food/calories
True or False: all sugar is considered "bad" sugar
False. Natural sugar can be found in 100% juice but doesn't mean it isn't good for us
What should you do before cutting fruits and vegetables?
rinse them with cool water
Why should you eat the rainbow?
To get more nutrients from all the different colors!
Why do food manufacturing companies refine grains?
to make them "taste better", last longer on the shelf, and reduce cost
What examples of food give you the best energy for exercise?
Answers vary
True or False: The grams listed for each nutrient on the label are the total grams in the whole container
False. You have to look at the serving size to determine how many servings are in the container and multiply that number to find the total amount of grams per container.
Name 5 things you should do to make sure you are safe in the kitchen.
Wash your hands, clean surfaces, knife safety, don't touch your face, pay attention, etc.