Food Group Trivia

Fruits

10

I grow on a tree. I’m high in fiber and my name rhymes with bear.

Pear

20

I am red with a green cap. I give you loads of vitamin C. Add me with a banana and make me a smoothie.

Strawberry

30

I’m a member of the rose family.  I grow on a tree. I’m crunchy and I’m called cider when you drink me.

Apple

40

All of my potassium is good for your heart. I’m classified as a berry but I don’t look like one. I look like a crescent.

Banana

50

I’m a little hairy on the outside. I’m packed with vitamin C and potassium inside. I am green.

Kiwi

Vegetables

10

I am a root vegetable and orange. My main job is to help your eyes and immune system.

Carrot

20

I give you tons of vitamins but I’m also high in fiber & protein. I grow in a pod with friends.

Peas

30

I’m a leafy green with many varieties. Add other veggies to me to make a healthy salad.

Lettuce

40

I can be spicy or sweet and when you crunch me I give you loads of vitamin C. I have seeds.

Peppers

50

I’m a root vegetable and pop up in salads. I give you vitamins, minerals and a bitter crunch. I am red/purple/pink but white in the inside.

Raddish

Grains

10

I’m tiny, and when I’m brown, I’m a whole grain with healthy fiber. Stir fry me with veggies!

Rice

20

I’m a great meal in the morning, and a main ingredient in granola. I’m full of heart-healthy fiber.

Oats

30

I make most of your bread and am most nutritious when eaten whole.

Wheat

40

You looked for me as a veggie, but as a popped whole grain I make a healthy snack.

Corn

50

My bread can be dark or marbled. I’m high in fiber and important minerals.

Rye

Protein

10

I’m a lean protein when grilled or roasted and not deep fried. Why did I cross the road?

Chicken

20

I’ve got your protein from the sea, plus heart healthy omega-3 fatty acids.

Fish

30

Complete protein in a perfect package. Just don’t drop me before I’m cooked.

Eggs

40

So many sizes and colors. I’m a plant-based powerhouse full of dietary fiber. I look like a seed.

Beans

50

I make milk, tofu, and many other things. I’m one of the best sources of plant protein.

Soy

Dairy

10

A common source of the calcium you need. Drink me plain or add a little chocolate.

Milk

20

So many to choose from! Swiss, sharp, blue, or Muenster. Choose low-fat when you can.

Cheese

30

I’m packed with plant protein. When I’m fortified with calcium I’m a dairy alternative drink.

Soy Milk

40

Get your calcium in traditional or Greek versions. Mix me with granola and fruit for breakfast.

Yoghurt

50

I’m a creamy drink full of calcium, but no lactose, for those who can’t tolerate it.

Lactose-free-milk