Nutrition

Food Groups

100

List the 5 main food groups in choosemyplate

Grains, Fruits, Vegetables, Dairy, and Protein

200

Although not a food group, what is another category of foods that is important to learn about because it contributes necessary nutrients to our diet?

Oils

300

What are the 2 categories of GRAINS?

Whole and Refined

400

What food group has foods which are a good source of CALCIUM?

Dairy

500

Which 2 food groups are low in calories, fat, and sodium?

Fruits and Vegetables

Fats

100

Name 2 HEALTHY types of fats.

Omega 3, and UNsaturated fats (polyunsaturated, monounsaturated)

200

Does cholesterol come from plant or animal sources?

animal

300

Is your allowance for oils measured in ounces, teaspoons, tablespoons, or cups?

teaspoons

400

Name 2 foods that contain HEALTHY fats.

Fish, nuts, most oils

500

Name 3 UNHEALTHY types of fats.

Trans fats, saturated fats, solid fats, cholesterol

Vegetables+ Fruits

100

What food(s) are considered part of the vegetable group AND part of the protein group?

Dry peas and beans

200

Name one major nutrient that vegetables and fruit supply in your diet.

carbohydrates, fiber, potassium, vitamins (A,C) and folate

300

What are 2 HEALTH BENEFITS of eating more fruits and vegetables?

reduce risk of obesity, heart disease, diabetes, some cancers, high blood pressure

400

What is the daily recommended amount of vegetables for a teenager?

2.5-3.0 cups

500

What are the 5 subgroups of vegetables?

Dark Green, Starchy, Red+Orange, Beans and Peas, and Other

Miscellaneous

100

What does protein do for your body?

Protein is the building block for muscles, bones, cartilage, skin, and blood.

200

List 3 nutrients that you should LIMIT in your diet.

fats, sodium, cholesterol

300

What vitamin gives carrots and sweet potatoes their orange color?

Vitamin A

400

What are 3 guidelines that will help a person eat healthier?

Have portion control, eat lots of fruits and vegetables, limit sugar, sodium and fat, eat lean meats, make at least half of your grains whole and eat low-fat or fat free dairy products.

500

List 8 NUTRIENTS that a healthy diet provides.

Vitamins (A,B group,C, D, E, K, etc.) Minerals - calcium, iron, zinc, potassium , carbohydrates, protein, fats, fiber, folate, .

Miscellaneous

100

What is the recommended amount of oils for teenagers?

5-6 teaspoons

200

Name 3 common foods that contain solid fats.

Butter, cream, milk fat, fat on meat.

300

What is the recommended amount of vegetable for a high school student?

2.5-3 cups

400

What is the danger of having a diet that is high in saturated fats?

Increased risk of heart disease, high cholesterol, obesity (because fats are high in calories)

500

What is the best way to get all of the nutrients that your body needs?

Eat a variety of foods.