Food Groups
Name the 5 food groups
grains, fruits, vegetables, protein, dairy
What vitamin is orange?
Beta-carotene (vitamin A)
What mineral does dairy have?
Calcium
What are the 3 macronutrients?
protein, fat, carbohydrate
What meat comes from cows
beef
What food group does carrots go in?
Vegetables
What vitamin can we make with the sun?
vitamin d
What mineral is in salt?
Sodium
Does macronutrients provide energy?
yes
What mineral is used as a preservative in food?
sodium
What food group does beans go in?
protein
What vitamin is yellow?
riboflavin
What is an important component of red blood cells?
Iron
How many calories is in a gram of fat?
9
How do we get all of the vitamins and minerals
we eat lots of different foods
What food groups does a cheeseburger with lettuce and tomato fall in?
grains, protein, dairy, vegetables
What vitamin can makes our blood clot?
vitamin K
What two minerals are bones made of?
Calcium and Phosphorous
What macronutrient makes up our tissues?
protein
What are plants made out of
carbohydrates
What food group does cheese go in?
dairy
What two vitamins are antioxidants?
vitamin C and E
What 2 minerals are electrolytes?
potassium and sodium
How many calories are in protein and carbohydrates?
4
Where does most of our protein sources come from?
animals