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Which of these is not a fruit? (Apples, Bananas, Brussel Sprouts)

Brussel Sprouts

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How many sugary beverages should I drink on a daily basis?

ZERO! Drink water or find alternatives to sugary drinks, such as naturally flavored carbonated water.

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We should do this at least 60 minutes per day.

Exercise! Remember: it doesn't have to be all at once. You can do 10-15 minutes of physical activity at a time.

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How many fruits and veggies should we eat on a daily basis?

5 servings

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Does fruit count towards your daily sugar intake?

No! Fresh and frozen fruit has natural sugars, not added sugars.

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Which type of grain is best? (Refined or Whole)

Whole grains are best. They are full of fiber and help keep us full! Some examples are whole-wheat bread, oatmeal, popcorn, quinoa, or brown or wild rice. We should limit refined grains such as white bread, pasta and rice. 

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Do frozen fruits and veggies have the same nutritional value as frozen fruits and veggies?

Yes! As long as there are no added ingredients, they are equally healthy.

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True or False? I should have a glass of orange juice with breakfast every day and count it towards one of my 5 fruits and veggies.

False! Orange juice is full of sugar and should only be had on occasion. 

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Which milk has the lowest amount of fat? (Whole milk, 2% milk, or skim milk)

Skim milk, also known as fat free milk.

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According to the MyPlate diagram, should fruits and veggies take up half of your plate or all of your plate?

Half of your plate! Grains and protein should take up the other half of your plate. Remember, balance!

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Does (added) sugar have nutrients?

No, sugar has no nutrients. It is known as the "empty calorie food" and will leave you feeling hungry and sluggish. 

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What does 5, 2, 1, 0 stand for? (Hint: We talked about it the first night of Energize AND it helps us make healthy choices each day)

5 - Fruits and veggies per day

2 - 2 hours or less of screen time daily

1 - At least 1 hour of physical activity daily

0 - Drinking 0 sugary drinks daily

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What is the main vitamin found in both fruits and veggies?

Vit. C
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How many calories are in 1 tablespoon of sugar? (Hint: it's less than 100)

50 calories

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We should do this when we feel hungry (before eating)!

Drink water! If it hasn't been too long since you ate a meal or had a snack, try drinking a glass of water. Dehydration can lead to feeling hungry, when you're actually just thirsty!