FOOD & NUTRITION

Fruits & Vegetables

100

What do you call a partially dried grape?

Raisin

200

Vitamin A is important for good eyesight, helps your body fight infection, and keeps your skin and hair healthy. Which of the following foods have the most vitamin A?

A. meats
B. breads
C. deep yellow or orange fruits and vegetables
D. candy

Deep yellow or orange fruits and vegetables

300

Vitamin C helps your body fight disease by maintaining a strong immune system. Which food has more vitamin C?

A. milk
B. oranges
C. broccoli
D. bread

Oranges

400

Calcium is needed to keep bones strong. Which vegetable contains a significant amount of calcium?

B. sweet potato
C. broccoli

Broccoli

Dairy & Meat

100

Protein is needed to build muscles and help you digest your food. Most protein comes from the Meat/Poultry/Egg/Fish/Nut group of the Food Guide Pyramid. Which of these foods fits in this food group?

A. apple
B. milk
C. rice
D. chicken

Chicken

200

Which food contains the most calcium, a mineral which is needed for strong bones and teeth?

B. milk C. tortilla D. chicken

Milk

300

Of the following foods, which food is most likely to be healthier for you?

A. yogurt
B. ice cream
C. potato chips

Yogurt

400

 Iron is very important for healthy growth and development. Which of these foods is not a source of iron?

A. Fish
B. Beans
C. Milk

Milk

Grains

100

Which of these breakfast foods will provide you with the most energy?

A. Candy Bar
B. Whole grain cereal or oatmeal
C. Potato Chips

Whole grain cereal or oatmeal

200

Eating healthy grains can help prevent:

A. Heart Disease
B. Diabetes
C. All of the above

All of the above

300

What kind of grains do we eat at GRASP?

Granola, Crackers, Bread, Cookies, Wraps, etc.

400

Which is not a part of the Grain food group?

A. Cereal
B. Granola
C. Berries

Berries

True or False

100

By giving children a healthy balanced diet, you are making sure that they are getting all the important vitamins, minerals and other nutrients that children need for healthy growth and development.

True

200

A tomato is a fruit.

True

300

Leafy green vegetables like broccoli and orange vegetables such as carrots and sweet potatoes are useless for your body, has no vitamins, and keep you tired and doesn’t help you play harder for longer.

False. It does the opposite of this.

400

Good fats are found in nuts, avocados, olive oil, and canola oil.

True. These good fats gives your muscles and quick energy.