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Grocery Shopping 1
Grocery Shopping 2
Eating at Home & School
Eating Out
Staying Active
100
When grocery shopping, it helps to have an idea of menu planning and neccessary items written down before heading to the store.
What is a Grocery List
100
Never go grocery shopping when you are feeling this physical sensation or you will be more likely to make impulse purchases and buy less nutritious foods.
What is Hungry
100
Research shows that breaking an overnight fast with a balanced meal, also known as ______, can improve behavior, school performance, and a healthy weight.
What is Breakfast
100
This "all-you-can-eat" style of dining can offer healthy food choices (such as salad bars), but can make overeating tempting.
What is a Buffet. *Try to limit the number of trips and plates that you take to the buffet line. Using a small plate will also help limit overeating. Make sure you are not overly hungry when eating at a buffet--it is more difficult to make healthy choices!
100
While the average person takes 3,500-5,000 steps a day, the suggested number of steps a person should take daily to live an active lifestyle is what?
What is 10,000 steps a day **Use a pedometer to count the number of steps a day.
200
If you regularly use these products or they are shelf-stable and you have room to store LARGE quantities, it may be cost-effective to buy in what?
What is Buy in Bulk
200
By shopping the ________ of the store, you will find fresh produce, meats, dairy, and bread, versus shopping in the middle aisles of the store that contain more processed and expensive food products.
What is the Perimeter or Outer Aisles
200
These fresh foods are also known as nature's perfect snack: portable, single-serving, and nutritious. Eat at least five servings of these a day for disease prevention.
What are Fruits and Vegetables
200
By doing this with your meal companion, you can share the costs and portion size of a meal.
What is Split or Share a meal. *Remember to ask the restaurant to divide the meal onto two seperate plates.
200
Aerobics, muscle-strengthening, bone strengthening, and balancing and stretching are all types of _________, which can prevent disease, make you sleep better, decrease depression/anxiety, and help you stay at a healthy weight
What is Exercise or Physical Activity
300
Fresh fruits and vegetables are less expensive when you do what?
What is Shop Seasonally **Visit a local farmer's market or look for fresh fruits and vegetables in your grocery store during the summer and fall. When not "in-season," try frozen or canned fruits and vegetables (without added salt or sugar).
300
Shoppers that use these save an average of 10-15% on their grocery bill. Just be prepared to get your scissors ready!
What is coupons or reward cards **Tip: Only use coupons to buy items you usually purchase, otherwise you will not save money in the longterm.
300
Also known as "mini-meals," this term refers to eating 5-6 small meals throughout a day. This can be a healthy eating technique that promotes stable blood sugar, consistent energy levels, and may even lower cholesterol.
What is Grazing (also referred to as Snacking)
300
Typically found at fast-food restaurants, watch out for these terms, which mean that these portions are larger than an average portion size.
What is "Deluxe," "Super-Size," and "Mega", or "Big" **These portions are more expensive, have more calories, and are usually higher in fat, sodium, sugar, and cholesterol. For most, a "kids-size" or regular size is enough. If you don't need the fries and drink, it's not an extra "value" to add these items.
300
Most health benefits come from this amount of moderately intense physical activity each week.
What is 150 minutes (2 hours 30 minutes) or 30 minutes each day for 5 days
400
The Food Marketing Institute reports 60% of shoppers save money by buying these food products in grocery stores, rather than name brands.
What is Store Brands or Private Labels **Private labels are usually 15-20% less expensive than national brands and have the same level of quality.
400
By checking these labels, you can purchase the freshest items and prevent food waste.
What is "sell by" or "best used by". **Remember to put cold or frozen items in your shopping cart very last and store them immediately in the fridge and freezer at home.
400
As the opposite of fast-food, this recent movement in eating encourages taking time to enjoy food and food traditions in a busy life. By eating at a relaxed pace, you can enjoy the food, flavor, and company at a mealtime.
What is the Slow Food Movement
400
Choose these options as a substitute for high-calorie, high-fat side dishes, such as french fries or cream-based soups.
What is fresh fruits and vegetables, including salad (with dressing on the side), steamed vegetables, or fruit salad.
400
The number of calories in 1 pound of fat. This means you need to burn this amount of calories in order to lose 1 pound of fat.
What is 3500 calories
500
When comparing prices of two different brands of products at a store, this is a tool on the shelf price tag
What is a Unit Price **Usually reported as a price per lb, oz, or pt. Allows you to compare national brands and store brands as well as any size packaging.
500
By creating a food _________, you will know what you can spend on food. This will help you get the most out of your nutrition dollar.
What is a Budget **Remember to double check the grocery receipt and make sure you know where your money is being spent.
500
This icon replaced the USDA's food guide pyramid and uses a dinner plate to promote healthy eating from all five food groups. When eating meals, aim for the 1/2-1/4-1/4 challenge by filling half your plate with fruits and vegetables, a quarter with grains (mostly whole grains) and a quarter with lean protein.
What is My Plate
500
Save money and calories by asking for this container to store half of your meal for later. This means you get two meals for the price of one!
What is a To-Go Box
500
It's important to drink this beverage before, during, and after exercise for hydration and optimal athletic performance.
What is Water. **16 ounces (or 2 cups) of water is recommended for each pound of sweat lost during exercise. Remember to drink water throughout the day, especially when exercising.