FOOD GROUPS
Name the five main food groups represented in a balanced diet.
What are fruits, vegetables, grains, protein, and dairy?
This nutrient is the body’s main source of energy.
What are carbohydrates?
• $100: How many cups of vegetables are recommended daily for teenagers?
What is 2.5 to 3 cups?
• $100: What is the recommended serving size for cooked pasta?
What is 1/2 cup?
• $100: Where can you find the serving size information on a packaged food item?
What is on the Nutrition Facts label?
Which food group should make up half of your plate according to the MyPlate guidelines?
What are fruits and vegetables?
Which nutrient helps build and repair body tissues?
What is protein?
True or False: Skipping breakfast is a good way to reduce daily calorie intake.
What is false?
A serving size of meat is comparable to the size of what common object?
What is a deck of cards?
Which section of the food label indicates how much energy the food provides?
What is calories?
Whole grains are part of which food group?
What are grains?
Name a type of fat that is considered healthy for the heart and found in olive oil, nuts, and avocados.
What is monounsaturated fat?
Why is it important to drink water throughout the day?
What is to maintain hydration and support bodily functions?
How many ounces of fish are recommended per week for a healthy diet?
What is 8 ounces?
What does %DV stand for on a food label?
What is Percent Daily Value?
Legumes, such as beans and lentils, belong to which two food groups?
What are protein and vegetables?
Which vitamin is essential for vision and immune function and is abundant in carrots and sweet potatoes?
What is vitamin A?
What is the recommended daily limit for added sugars for teenagers?
What is less than 25 grams (6 teaspoons)?
One serving of cheese is equivalent to the size of what?
What is four dice?
If a food label lists 5% DV of sodium, is it considered low or high in sodium?
What is low?
Which food group provides calcium and vitamin D essential for bone health?
What is Dairy?
This mineral is crucial for oxygen transport in the blood and is found in red meat and spinach.
What is iron?
Name one benefit of eating meals with family.
What is improved nutrition, better family relationships, or enhanced communication skills?
How many cups of dairy are recommended daily for teenagers?
What is 3 cups?
Why is it important to pay attention to the ingredient list on a food package?
What is to identify added sugars, unhealthy fats, or allergens?