FOOD GROUPS
What food group gives your body long-lasting energy?
Grains.
Turkey belongs to which food group?
Protein
What are calories?
Units of energy.
What is the MOST important thing to look at first on a nutrition label?
Serving size.
What percentage of your body is made of water?
60–70%.
Which food group is the best source of vitamins and minerals?
Fruits and vegetables.
Mashed potatoes usually count as what food group?
Grains (if potato-based meal) OR Vegetables
Your body burns calories even when you are doing what?
Sleeping.
What does the first ingredient on a label tell you?
What the food is mostly made of.
Apple slices: healthy or not?
Healthy
What food group builds muscles and repairs body tissues?
Protein.
Why do people often feel sleepy after a big Thanksgiving meal?
Too many calories at once → energy crash.
What happens when you eat more calories than your body burns?
Your body stores them as fat.
Name one hidden sugar on labels.
High fructose corn syrup, dextrose, fructose, sucrose, cane sugar, malt syrup.
What happens if you get dehydrated?
Headaches, tiredness, trouble focusing.
Cheese, yogurt, and milk belong to what group?
Dairy
Cranberry sauce is healthy and unhealthy at the same time. Why?
It’s fruit (healthy) but has added sugar (unhealthy).
Which type of fuel gives steady, long-lasting energy?
Healthy fuel (complex carbs/whole grains).
What nutrient builds your muscles?
Protein
Why is water better than soda or juice?
It hydrates without sugar, prevents crashes.
What do we call foods that give calories but almost no nutrients?
Empty fuel (or Extras).
Build a balanced Thanksgiving plate using at least 3 food groups.
grain + protein + veggie/fruit. (You choose)
Which type of fuel gives fast energy but causes quick crashes?
Empty fuel (sugary/simple carbs).
If you eat 3 servings of a food, what happens to the calories?
You multiply the calories by 3.
Is juice healthier than soda?
Not really — both have added sugar and can cause crashes.