Grain Group
Name four food choices in this category.
(all foods made from wheat, rice, oats, cornmeal, and barley, such as bread, pasta, oatmeal, breakfast cereals, tortillas, grits, etc.)
Name four food choices in this category.
(all fresh, frozen, canned, and dried fruits and fruit juices, etc.)
Name four food choices in this category.
(all fresh, frozen, canned, and dried vegetables and vegetable juices, etc.)
How much food found in this category should 9–18 year olds consume daily?
3 cups
How much food should be consumed daily in this group for 9–18 year olds?
(5–6 ounces for those who get less than 30 min./day of moderate physical activity. Those who are more active may have more servings.)
How many servings for 9–18 year olds are needed in this food category daily?
(5–7 ounces for those who get less than 30 min./day of moderate physical activity. Those who are more active may have more servings.)
How much should 9–18 year olds eat each day?
(1 1/2 to 2 cups per day for those who get less than 30 min./ day of moderate physical activity. Those who are more active may have more servings.)
How much should 9–18 year olds eat each day?
(2–3 cups for those who get less than 30 min./day of moderate physical activity. Those who are more active may have more servings.)
Name three types of foods found in this category.
(milk or plant-based alternatives; yogurt; cheese; dark green, leafy veggies; beans; nuts; seeds; and calcium-fortified foods)
Name three foods that are in this food group.
(lean meat, poultry, fish, eggs, peanut butter, nuts, peas, dried beans, seeds, etc.)
What is the major nutrient found in this category?
(carbohydrate)
Name a major nutrient found in this group.
(water, carbohydrates, potassium, dietary fiber, vitamin C, and folate (folic acid))
Why should you eat a variety of vegetables?
(supply different amounts of nutrients)
What common vitamins and minerals are found in this group?
(calcium, potassium, vitamin D)
Name two non-meat sources of protein.
(eggs, beans, nuts, seeds, soy, tofu, etc.)
What is a complex carbohydrate?
(a carbohydrate that provides long lasting energy)
Name two health benefits this food group provides.
(May help control blood pressure, help keep teeth and gums healthy, help heal cuts and wounds, help grow and repair tissue, and help make red blood cells. Has fiber which aids in digestion.)
Which food preparation retains the most nutrients when eating vegetables?
(raw, or lightly steamed)
Name three health benefits this food category provides.
(builds bones, helps maintain bone mass, keeps teeth strong, can help prevent osteoporosis and reduce inflammation)
What is the most common major nutrient found in this group?
protien
What are two vitamins often found in this category?
(several B vitamins; thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, and folate)
This food group is high in which vitamin?
Vitamin C
What major nutrient is low in this category?
(fat)
Name one food not found in the dairy group that can supply calcium.
(leafy, dark green vegetables; salmon; kale; spinach; calcium fortified, soy beverages and orange juice; sardines; tofu; cowpeas; white beans; collards; bok choy; etc.)
Name three health benefits this food category provides.
(Protein is the major building block for bones, muscles, cartilage, skin, and blood.)