Dark Green, Red and Orange, Beans and Peas, Starchy, and Other
100
What is the function of protein in our body?
Proteins contain the building blocks for muscles, bones, cartilage, skin, and blood.
100
What are the 2 categories of grain foods?
WHOLE and REFINED
100
What is a nutritional difference between oils and fats?
Oils are necessary in our diet because they supply essential nutrients healthy fats. Solid fats do not provide healthy fats. Solid fats provide unhealthy fats.
100
List the 6 food groups in Choosemyplate?
Fruits, Vegetables, Protein foods, Dairy, Grains, and Oils
200
Fruits and vegetables are good sources of what nutrients? Name at least 2
Vitamin C, potassium, folate, fiber
200
Why is iron important?
Carry oxygen in the blood.
200
Which category of food groups has the most nutrients?
WHOLE
200
What does "empty calories" mean?
Empty calories refers to foods with little or no nutrient value such as soda, cookies, many desserts, etc. Solid fat and sugar are ingredients with empty calories.
200
What are the 2 categories of foods that are related but not main food groups?
Oils and Empty Calories
300
Why can beans and peas count in either the meat or vegetable groups?
They are high in protein - and grow as a vegetable and are high in fiber
300
What do Bvitamins do for us?
Release energy and keep the nervous system healthy
300
Dairy foods are a major source of what mineral?
Calcium
300
Name one type of HEALTHY fat?
Omega 3, unsaturated (poly and mono)
300
What foods contain healthy fats?
Fish and nuts
400
How many vegetables should you (teenager) consume every day?
2.5-3 cups
400
What are 3 necessary nutrients that protein foods provide?
Protein, Bvitamins, Iron, Magnesium, Zinc
400
What does "enriched" mean?
Enriched means that some nutrients are added back after processing. Most refined grains are enriched. Some nutrients are added back in, but fiber is not added back in.
400
Where do oils come from?
plants and fish
400
Is cholesterol found in plant foods, animal foods, or both?
ANIMAL
500
What is your (teenager) daily allowance for fruit?
1.5-2 cups
500
What is the danger of eating a diet high in saturated fat and cholesterol?
Heart disease, high cholesterol
500
Why is calcium important?
Keep bones and teeth healthy, prevent osteoporosis
500
What is your (teenager) daily allowance for oils?
5-6 teaspoons
500
What type of foods contain solid fats?
Meat, butter, cream, fried foods, sausage, lunch meats, bacon, etc.