Food color
Food label
Why are they important?
What happens?
Where can you get it?
100

What is the name of a fruit that is red?

Apples, strawberries, pomegranate, raspberries, blood orange

100

What is the most important essential nutrient

Water

100

Vitamin C is important because it improves the immune system and repairs cells and tissues. (True / False)

True

100
Eating too much fat may lead to ___________. 

obesity / overweight


100

Where can you get protein?

Most meat, beans, milk and cheese

200

This green vegetable looks like a mini tree and is high in Vitamin A and Vitamin C

Broccoli

200

A food label gives you the amount of calories in one ____

serving size

200

Vitamin D helps maintain healthy skin, hair, and nails. (True/False)

False. Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium. 

200

Too much carbohydrates can cause you to feel tired. (True/False)

True

200

Where can you get vitamin D?

the Sun

300

When cooked, this food is white and yellow and high in protein

Eggs

300

A healthy food should be shown with low _________ and _________ on the nutrition label.

fat and sodium

300

_____________ is important for the formation and maintenance of bones and teeth.

Calcium

300

This happens when you don't get enough fiber (and water) in your diet

Constipation

300

Where can you get vitamin A?

Green leafy vegetables and other green, orange, and yellow vegetables, such as carrot

400

This fruit is also a color and high in Vitamin C

Oranges

400

What are the five food groups?

Fruits, protein, carbs, vegetables, and dairy

400

Why are carbohydrates important?

They provide energy.

400

What happens when you do not drink enough water?

Your body may suffer dehydration. 

400

What foods are high in Vitamin C?

Citrus fruits, tomatoes, potatoes

500

Name two vegetables/fruits that are purple in color. 

Eggplants, grapes, blackberries, cabbage, purple yam

500

What are the 6 groups of nutrients?

Carbs, protein, fats, minerals, vitamins, water

500

Fat is important because it provides ________, helps the body absorb __________, and contributes to flavor and satiety.

provide energy and help absorb vitamins

500

Too much sodium in diet may lead to high _______ ____________. 

blood pressure
500

What foods are high in healthy fats?

Nuts, seeds, avocado, fish