Food Groups
Go, Slow or Whoa
Vocabulary Words
Important Facts
Fun Facts
100

Apples, Bananas, Oranges, Peaches, Watermelon, Strawberries

What are FRUITS

100

All fresh or frozen fruits

What is GO

100

This nutrient helps heal cuts and wounds...fruits and vegetables are full of this vitamin

What is VITAMIN C

100

The number of major food groups

What is FIVE (5)

FRUITS, VEGETABLES, PROTEIN, GRAIN, DAIRY

100

Tomatoes are technically apart of this food group

What is FRUITS

200

Carrots, Asparagus, Broccoli, Corn, Peppers, Cucumbers

What are VEGETABLES

200

Ice Cream, Cookies, Candy

What is WHOA

200

This nutrient helps strengthen our bones....dairy products are full of this

What is CALCIUM

200

The number of different types of fruits

What is THREE (3)

AGGREGATE, COMPOSITE, SIMPLE

200

These foods have the most healthy fats

What are AVOCADOS, NUTS, OLIVE OIL, SEEDS & FATTY FISH

300

Milk, Cheese, Yogurt

What is DAIRY

300

2% Milk, 100% Fruit Juice, White Bread

What is SLOW

300

This nutrient helps maintain healthy body weight and with healthy bowel movements....grains and protein are full of this

What is FIBER

300

The number of different categories of milk

What is TWO (2)

ANIMAL MILK & PLANT MILK

300

The food with the most amount of protein

What are EGGS

400

Meat, Fish, Shellfish, Eggs, Nuts

What is PROTEIN

400

Brown Rice, 1% Milk, Tuna canned in water

What is GO

400

A measure of energy....foods with higher fat content have more of this...foods with lower fat content have less of this

What are CALORIES

400

Number of cups of vegetables a 8-9 year old should eat per day

What is ONE AND A HALF-TWO (1.5-2) CUPS

400

This is grown everywhere in the world except for Antartica

What is WHEAT

500

Pasta, Rice, Bread, Cereal

What are GRAINS

500

Avocados, Peanut Butter, Boiled Eggs, Baked Chips

What is SLOW

500

Eating too many bad fats can help raise this, which can lead to a heart attack

What is CHOLESTEROL

500
Number of ounces of protein a 8-9 year old should eat per day

What is FIVE TO SIX (5-6) OUNCES

500

The average American drinks how many gallons of milk per year (HINT...a number in the 20's)

What is TWENTY FIVE (25) GALLONS