Dietary Jeopardy

Food Groups

100

This nutrient is found in bread, fruit, vegetables, and gives your body energy.

Carbohydrates

200

This nutrient, found in nuts, avocado, ad dairy products, helps support cell growth.

Fat

300

This nutrient helps to keep muscles strong and is found in meats, beans, eggs, and dairy products.

protein 

400

This food group provides your body with calcium, vitamin D, and protein.

Dairy 

500

What nutrient is the most abundant in the body?

Water

Nutrients

100

Spinach, red meat, and legumes are a good source of this nutrient.

Iron

200

This vitamin is known to help with eyesight.

Vitamin A

300

This nutrient is found in dairy, helps to keep your bones strong, and you need about 1200mg a day.

Calcium 

400

What nutrient is found in whole grains and keeps you feeling full and helps prevent constipation?

Fiber

500

All types of people are often lacking this nutrient. It is commonly associated with the sun and helps people to absorb calcium.

Vitamin D

Guess That Food

100

This fruit with a yellow peel is high in potassium and is the most popular fruit in the U.S

Banana

200

This vegetable, often served mashed, has lots of Vitamin C

Potato 

300

This type of fish is known for being high in omega 3s, a type of heart healthy fat

Salmon

400

This food in the milk group contains live cultures (aka probiotics) and can be bought whipped, mixed with fruit, or frozen. 

Yogurt

500

This green vegetable is a good source of vitamin A, C, and K. One cup of this provides more vitamin C than an orange. 

Broccoli

Diet and Disease

100

True or False: To prevent heart disease, you should avoid eating fish.

False. 

Fish is high in healthy fat that is good for your heart and a good source of lean protein. 

200

True or False: Avocado is a heart-healthy option. 

True.

Avocados are rich in healthy fats and potassium that raise healthy cholesterol and lower blood pressure.

300

In addition to eating healthy foods, we need to do this to keep our bodies healthy.

Exercise 

400

When too little iron is consumed, it can lead to this disease 

Anemia

500

Adequate calcium intake helps prevent this disease of weakened bones.

Osteoporosis

Facts about Jillian

100

Where did Jillian go to school?

Clemson

200

Where did Jillian grow up?

Jersey

300

What is one of Jillian's favorite hobbies?

-Running

-Playing soccer

-Eating

-Watching football

400

How old is Jillian?

24 years old

500

How long has Jillian worked at The Blakeford?

4 Months