Food Substitutions
Key Terms
Nutritional Information
The Five Food Groups
Random Food Trivia
100

What could we substitute for 1 egg?

2 egg whites or ¼ egg substitute

100

What is the Day-to-Day routine of what you eat and drink, when you eat and drink (including keeping a similar number of meals per day), how much you eat and drink, and the balance between energy in and out? 

Eating Pattern

100

Is alcohol a stimulant or depressant?

Depressant

100

Name all 5 food groups

Vegetables, Fruits, Grains, Dairy, and Protein

100

What is the main ingredient in Guacamole

Avocado

200

What could we substitute for bacon?

Canadian Bacon

200

Foods that can have a positive effect on health beyond basic nutrition. Ex: sleep support, calm, pain reduction are?

Functional Foods

200

What is the main nutrient you get from eating oily fish like mackerel and sardines?

Omega-3 fatty acids

200

According to MyPlate, what fraction of the plate should be fruits and vegetables?

1/2

200

What is Tofu made from

Soybeans

300

What could we substitute for oil in baked goods?

Equal amounts of applesauce or fruit puree

300

A plant-based diet, which limits added sugar, processed foods, and cooking methods that can cause inflammation is known as the ______ ?

Anti-inflammatory diet

300

What is the neurotransmitter that is produced when you have good brain health from eating a healthy amount of fiber?

Serotonin

300

What is an example of a lean protein that fits the protein group?

Skinless Chicken, Beans, Lentils, Fish, Tofu, Eggs, etc.

300

Which spice gives many curries and yellow mustard their bright yellow color

Turmeric

400

What could we substitute for fat or oil for greasing cookware?

Non-stick cooking spray

400

What is the guide showing a balanced meal: ½ plate fruits/vegetables; the other half split between grains and protein; add dairy or water/unsweetened drinks?

MyPlate

400

What is the benefit of B vitamins?

Boost immune function and help your nervous system work

400

Dining hall tray: pasta with tomato sauce and meatballs, a side salad, and milk. Which food groups are represented and what’s missing for a perfect MyPlate?

Grains (pasta), Vegetables (salad/tomato sauce), Protein (meatballs), Dairy (milk); Missing a fruit.

400

What soft Italian cheese provides the creamy layer in classic tiramisu?

Mascarpone

500

What could we substitute for butter?

Light or fat free tub margarine

500

What are the four types of triggers that cause you to want to eat food?

Physical, Food, Emotional, Situational

500

Why is it beneficial to eat salmon?

Get Vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acids

500

According to MyPlate, after filling ½ the plate with fruits/veg, how do you split the rest?

¼ grains and ¼ protein

500

Which short-grain Italian rice is most commonly used for risotto?

Arborio