Food Colors
What color are strawberries when they are ripe?
Red, of course! Bonus: What body part do strawberries help?
Raisins are dried versions of which fruit?
Grapes.
Name a fruit you could add to oatmeal.
Bananas, berries, apples, etc
What should you wash before preparing food?
Your hands!
Do vegetables have to be fresh to count as vegetables?
No. Frozen and canned vegetables count, too!
Name one orange vegetable.
Carrot, sweet potato, pumpkin, or another one!
Which vegetable is usually the main ingredient in pasta sauce?
Tomatoes.
Name a vegetable you could put in a sandwich.
Lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers
What should you use to rinse an apple: running water or dish soap?
Running water
Do cooked carrots still count as vegetables?
Yes!
Name one green vegetable you could put in a salad.
Lettuce, spinach, cucumber,
Which fruit is the main ingredient in guacamole?
Avocado.
Name a vegetable you could add to pasta.
Broccoli, spinach, peas, tomatoes
Where should you keep a container of cut watermelon?
In the refrigerator.
Do you have to eat every food color every day?
No, but the more colors the better!
Besides blueberries, name a blue or purple food.
Purple grapes, plums, eggplant
Which vegetable can be baked, mashed, or made into fries?
Potatoes (or sweet potatoes!)
You want a vegetable with dinner, but you have no fresh vegetables. What could you use?
Frozen or canned vegetables.
Should you wash a melon before cutting it, even though you will not eat the rind?
Yes you should! Bacteria on the rind can get into the fruit once you cut it.
What do different foods give your body that help it work?
Vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, fiber (nutrients)
Your plate has carrots and broccoli. Name a food you could add that is a different color.
Tomatoes, corn, or blueberries.
Name a food people eat both fresh and dried.
Grapes, apricots, apples, mangoes
You are making a meal with rice and chicken. Name two vegetables you could add.
For example, broccoli and carrots.
How many seconds should you wash your hands with soap and water before preparing food?
At least 20 seconds.
What does “eat the rainbow” mean?
Eat a bunch of colorful fruits and vegetables every WEEK.