Fruit and Vegetables

Fruits

100

Name two fruits that have a pit, core or center that you do not eat.

Apple, pear, peach, plum or nectarine

200

What is the only fruit that has seeds on the outside? (Hint: There are about 200 of them.)

Strawberry

300

How many cups of fruit should kids eat each day?

At least two cups per day

400

What small, round fruits give your brain a boost and help you learn and remember?

Blueberries

500

Name three yellow or orange fruits that are good for your eyes.

Cantaloupe, pineapples, oranges, clementine’s, mangoes, peaches and grapefruit

Vegetables

100

This white vegetable helps to keep your muscles strong. (Hint: It is broccoli’s cousin.)

Cauliflower

200

This red vegetable helps to keep your heart strong but it is considered to be a fruit by some people.

Tomato

300

How many cups of vegetables should kids eat each day?

At least two cups per day.

400

What vegetable can be red, orange, yellow, or green? (Hint: It contains lots of Vitamin C which helps to keep you from getting sick.)

Bell peppers

500

This nutrient is found in most vegetables, especially in the skin. It keeps you feeling full and helps move food through your body.

Fiber.

MyPlate

100

How much of your plate should be filled with fruits and vegetables?

Half.

200

What are the names of the five food groups?

Fruit, Vegetables, Grains, Protein and Dairy

300

What food group contains beef, chicken, turkey, fish, beans, eggs and nuts?

Protein

400

What food group contains rice, bread, pasta, and oats?

Grains.

500

Name three foods from the dairy group.

Low fat milk, cheese and yogurt

Colors

100

Name three green fruits or vegetables that help move food through your body for a healthy stomach.

Any three green foods: Asparagus, avocados, broccoli, celery, cucumbers, green beans, green grapes, lettuce, spinach, kale, etc.

200

Name three red fruits or vegetables that keep your heart strong.

Any three red fruits/vegetables, like tomato, strawberry, beets, apples, red peppers, pomegranate, etc

300

Name three yellow/orange fruits or vegetables that keep your eyes and skin healthy.

Any three yellow/orange fruits or vegetables, such as oranges, grapefruits, lemons, apricots, peaches, pineapple, cantaloupe, carrots, corn, squash, sweet potatoes, orange/yellow bell peppers, etc.

400

Name three blue or purple fruits and vegetables that boost your memory.

Any three blue/purple fruits or vegetables, such as blueberries, plums, eggplant, blackberries, purple carrots, grapes, etc.

500

Name three white, tan, or brown fruits or vegetables that keep your muscles strong and protect you from germs.

Any three white/tan/brown fruits and vegetables, such as mushrooms, potatoes, bananas, onions, cauliflower, etc. 

Miscellaneous

100

Before they go to the grocery store, where can you find fruits and vegetables?

farms and gardens; they grow on top of the ground on plants, shrubs or trees or under the ground

200

Name three vegetables that grow under the ground.

potatoes, radishes, beets, turnips, carrots, and onions

300

Name five fruits that grow on trees.

Apples, peaches, plums, bananas, mangoes, oranges, avocados, pears and coconuts.

400

What are 3 healthy snacks you can make by combining a fruit or vegetable with a food from another food group?

Low fat yogurt and strawberries, peanut butter and celery, hummus and apple slices, whole grain crackers and baby carrots, etc.

500

How many times do some kids need to try a fruit or vegetable before they like it?

At least 10 times