MyPlate
How much of your plate should be filled with fruits and vegetables?
one half
True or False: Different color fruits and veggies help different parts of your body.
true
True or False: Foods that have a lot of added sugar, like cookies, or like chips, are healthy snacks.
false
True or False: Energy drinks are not recommended for kids because they contain a lot of sugar and caffeine.
true
Is unhealthy food beneficial to the body?
false
What are the names of the five food groups?
fruits, vegetables, grains, protein and dairy
How many fruits and vegetables should children eat each day?
At least 2 fruits and 2 vegetables
True or False: Celery with peanut butter is an example of a healthy snack.
true
What ingredient in soda, fruit punch and sports drinks is bad for your teeth?
added sugar
What are unhealthy soft drinks? Give at least three
Cola, Red Bull, Pepsi.
Eggs, beans, nuts and fish are part of which food group?
protein
Which part of your body do red fruits and vegetables help?
heart
How many food groups should a healthy snack contain?
2 food groups
Does chocolate milk contain natural sugar, added sugar, or both? Explain.
both natural sugar (from the milk) and added sugar (from chocolate syrup)
One cup of natural grape juice how many grams of sugar
36
What are three examples of grains?
bread, pasta, rice, crackers, cereal, bagels, noodles, etc.
Which part of your body do mushrooms, cauliflower and bananas help?
muscles
What are two examples of healthy snacks?
low-fat yogurt and strawberries, carrots and hummus, apple slices and nuts, etc.
What is the name of the mineral found in milk that builds strong bones?
calcium
What does fast food affect the body
Impact on the respiratory system
Impact on the central nervous system
Impact on the reproductive system
Sam ate chicken, rice and carrots for dinner. Which food groups is he missing?
fruit and dairy
What is the nutrient found in fruits and veggies that keeps you feeling full and helps move food through your body for a healthy stomach?
fiber
Why is it important to eat healthy snacks?
They give your body nutrients, refuel your body, and prevent hunger between meals.
What are the beneficial drinks for sports
Coffee, coconut drink, carrot juice.
What are the harms of the fat-filled bump in the body
Heart disease
Weight gain