Fruits/Vegetables
Name three of the most commonly eaten fruits.
Apples, Bananas, Peaches, Grapefruit, Grapes,
Plums, Mangoes, Oranges
In the body, what is iron used for?
To carry oxygen to the blood
True/False: It is healthier to trim away all visible fats from meats and poultry before cooking.
True
What part of the body is dairy intake associated with benefiting the most?
Bone
Name three types of physical activities
Can vary. Some examples include: walking, bicycling, dancing and sports.
True/False: All fruits whether fresh, canned,
frozen, dried, whole, cut-up of purred, are considered a part of the fruit group?
True
Name 2 foods located in the grains food group
Any food made from wheat, rice, oats, cornmeal, barley or another cereal grain is a grain product. Bread, pasta, oatmeal, breakfast cereals, tortillas, and grits are examples of grain products.
Name three foods in the protein food group.
Meats, poultry, beans, seafood, peas, eggs, processed soy products, nuts, seeds
What vitamin is largely associated with dairy?
Vitamin D
True/False: Regardless of weight, if two people partake in the same amount of physical activity, they will burn the same amount of calories.
False
Why should you vary your fruit choices?
Fruits differ in nutrient content
True/False: Whole grains as part of a healthy diet can reduce the risk of lung disease.
False: Reduces the risk of heart disease.
Name an area in the body in which protein acts as a building block.
Building blocks for bones, muscles, cartilage, skin, blood, enzymes, hormones and vitamins.
What is the name for a person who cannot consume milk products?
Lactose Intolerant
What is the minimum amount of time you should dedicate to physical activity?
Name 5 fruits or vegetables HIGH in Vitamin C?
Apricots
Beans, Yellow Snap
Bell Pepper
Blackberries
Broccoli
Brussels Sprouts
Cabbage, Green
Cabbage, Pe-Tsai
Cabbage, Red
Cantaloupe
Carambola
Cauliflower
Cauliflower, Green
Collard Greens
Chili Pepper, Hot
Gooseberries
Grapefruit
Guavas
Kiwifruit
Lemon
Lime
Melon, Honeydew Okra
Onion
Orange
Papaya
Pepper, Le Rouge Royale
Pineapple
Potato
Prickly Pears
Pummelo
Radishes
Raspberries
Rutabagas
Spinach
Squash, Summer
Strawberries
Sweet Potato
Is it possible to make popcorn a healthy snack? If so how?
Yes by adding little to no salt or butter. Movie Theater popcorn is not a healthy snack because it is laden with butter – or a butter-flavoured mixture and salt that is NOT good for you.
What are the three nutrients that provides calories?
Protein, fats and carbohydrates
What is the name of the bone disease commonly associated with calcium and vitamin D deficiency?
Osteoporosis
Name four benefits of being physically active
Why is vitamin C important?
Important for growth and repair of all body tissues, help heal cuts and wounds, keeps teeth and gums healthy.
Whole grains are a source of magnesium. In the body, what is the function of magnesium?
Used to build bones and release energy from muscles
What does it mean to be vegan?
Vegans are people who do not eat meat of any kind and also do not eat eggs, dairy products, or processed foods containing these or other animal-derived ingredients such as gelatin.
In the body, what is calcium used for?
Building bone and teeth and maintaining bone mass.
Dairy products are the primary source of calcium in
American diets.
What is metabolism?
Life-sustaining chemical transformations within the cells of the body. These reactions allow organisms to grow, reproduce, maintain the structure and respond to their environment.