Fruits
Name 3 fruits
Apples, bananas, oranges, strawberries, mangoes, grapefruit, blackberries, raspberries, lemons, pineapple, avocado, etc
Name 3 vegetables
carrots, broccoli, potatoes, squash, peas, artichoke, asparagus, corn, cauliflour, bell pepper, mushrooms, lettuce, brussell sproutszucchini, radish
Name 3 grains
Bread, pasta, breakfast cereals, grits, popcorn, rice, oatmeal, tortillas, Quinoa, Oats
Name 2 sources of protein
Fish, Chicken, Eggs, Dairy, Nuts, Beans
What drinks should we limit?
Sodas, sweet tea, sugary lemonade, energy drinks, straight juice (water it down!), mochas, SUGARY DRINKS!
Name 1 fruit that is commonly thought of as a vegetable?
tomatoes, pumpkins, cucumbers, olives, and avocado
The first vegetable to be grown in space?
Potatoes!
What do grains do for my body?
lower risk of heart disease, diabetes, certain cancers and other health problems
Name 3 more sources of protein
Fish, Chicken, Eggs, Dairy, Nuts, Beans
How can I cut the sugar in my juice?
add water!
Name 5 fruits
Apples, bananas, oranges, strawberries, mangoes, grapefruit, blackberries, raspberries, lemons, pineapple, avocado, etc
Name 5 vegetables
carrots, broccoli, potatoes, squash, peas, artichoke, asparagus, corn, cauliflour, bell pepper, mushrooms, lettuce, brussell sproutszucchini, radish
name 5 grains
Bread, pasta, breakfast cereals, grits, popcorn, rice, oatmeal, tortillas, Quinoa, Oats
What does protein do for my body?
- Gives you energy
- Helps body repair and build muscle (helps heal body)
- Helps carry oxygen to organs through your blood
Name the 5 main food groups
Fruit, Vegetable, Grains, Protein, & dairy
What do fruits do for your body?
- provides vitamins and minerals to keep body organs healthy! (nerve signals, muscle contraction, and fluid balance)
- prevents constipation
- Strengthens immune system, which prevents sickness
- Helps keep you hydrated!
What do Vegetables do for your body?
- provides vitamins and minerals to keep body organs healthy!
- prevents constipation
- Helps body make new red blood cells
Great source of nutrients and fiber that help you feel full and happy
What are some alternatives to cow's milk?
Soy milk, almond milk, coconut milk, oat milk
What is the purpose of serving sizes on nutrition labels?
Standard size of food to compare nutrients between foods. Important to know how many servings per container!
How many fruits should you eat per day?
Try to eat 1 fresh fruit at breakfast and at lunch
How many vegetables should you eat a day?
2-2 ½ cups per day. Eat a vegetable with Lunch and Dinner!
How much Grain should I have on my Plate?
1/4 of plate (orange = grains)
How much protein should I eat?
Try to eat 1 source of protein with every meal!
What do calories do for our bodies?
Gives you ENERGY!