Healthy Eating
What is better for you, Dark greens or Light greens?
Dark Greens!
True or False: You should have something from each food group.
True.
How long should you wash your hands for before handling food?
20 seconds with warm water. Singing your ABCs works as well.
What is the most important meal of the day?
Breakfast
What is a healthy alternative for chocolate?
Dark chocolate
You should eat an _____ a day to keep the doctor away!
APPLE
What are the four food groups?
-Grains Products -Milk and alternatives
-Fruits and Vegetables -Meat and alternatives
When cutting poultry or other raw meats, what should you do before chopping other foods?
Clean your board with soapy water!
What should you drink instead of sugary beverages?
WATER!!!!
What is a healthier alternative for ice cream?
Frozen Yogurt.
If you eat healthy it reduces the risk of...?
Getting sick or getting other illnesses.
What food group does peanut butter go under?
Meat and alternatives.
True or False: 160 degrees is the proper temperature to eat hamburger patties.
True.
What are two foods that should be included in a healthy diet? (Hint: They go together)
Fruits and Vegetables
What is a healthier alternative for white bread?
Multigrain or whole wheat breads.
True or false: Some fats are good for you!
True, you should consume some good unsaturated fats!
For teens, how many servings of Milk and alternatives should you have a day.
3-4.
What is the saying for when you're unsure if your leftovers are still good?
"When in doubt, throw it out!"
True or False: Whole grains should be included in a person diet instead of refined grains (white).
True: Whole grains (ie. brown rice and quinoa) should be included in a person diet instead of refined grains (ie. white bread, and white rice)
What can Turkey be used as alternatives for? Give two examples.
1. Bacon 2. Beef
What mineral helps in building bones and keeping them healthy? Name 2 foods that contain this.
Calcium! Milk and fruits such as oranges contain calcium.
What colors are each group under??
Fruits and Vegetables are GREEN.
Grains are YELLOW.
Milk Products are BLUE.
Meat and alternatives are RED.
Name a food you should keep cold and why?
Milk or other dairy products. This is because if you leave these products out to warm, bacteria is able to grow to dangerous levels that can make you sick!
How many hours should you wait before going to bed after eating?
3 Hours.
What can garlic, oregano, pepper, sage, tarragon, cinnamon, and other herbs and spices be healthier alternatives for?
Salt.