Food Groups
How many food groups are there?
5
True or False: A balanced diet is when you eat 1 food group.
False!
They can be found on any packaged food (on the side or back).
Piece of Cake or an apple
Apple!
Name 2 food groups.
__________ and __________
A balanced diet is when you eat a wide range of _______ ________.
food groups
Why are the nutrition facts important?
It can help us make healthier choices and it gives us info on the amount of certain nutrients in the food.
White bread or wheat bread
wheat bread!
Name 3 types of vegetables
Broccoli, Carrot, Spinach
What should half of your plate be according to the MyPlate chart?
Fruits and Vegetables
What is one thing shown on the nutrition facts label?
Calories, Fat, Cholesterol, Sodium,......
orange juice or gatorade
orange juice!
Name 2 Fruits and 2 Grains.
Apple, Banana, Rye, Rice
A balanced diet is important because each food has different _______________.
Nutrients
True or False: For the Daily Value percentage, 5% is considered a high amount.
False. 20% is considered a high amount
fried chicken or grilled chicken
grilled chicken!
Name all the food groups.
Name 2 nutrients
Fat, Carbohydrates, Protein, Sodium, Vitamins, and Minerals.
True or False: You want high levels of sodium, fat, cholesterol, and sugar
False.
Brown rice or white rice
Brown rice