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Name 3 vegetables that start with the same letters
Carrots, cabbage, celery
True of False- If you have Diabetes, you must avoid all carbohydrates.
What is False
True or False: Do NOT wash your fresh produce until you are ready to use it, or it will go bad quicker.
What is True
True or False: By adding some flowers on the table, a colorful placemat, candles or other special touches can be more appetizing and help you to enjoy your eating experience.
What is True
Name this produce item.
What is a pomegranate
Half of your plate should be filled with these 2 food groups.
What are fruits and vegetables
This blood test measures your blood glucose levels over the past 3 months.
What is Hemoglobin A1c
Under 7=in control!
If your planning to eat a frozen dinner tonight, what can we add/modify to make it healthier?
What is: Eat it with a side of fruit or veggies
Add a missing food group to it (example add low-fat cheese and broccoli to a frozen pasta dinner)
In the mood for Lobster, but don't want/know how to prepare it? ShopRite can ________ it for you!
What is steam it.
What is the #1 killer of Americans?
What is Heart Disease
Name the 5 Foods Groups, and a food from each of them.
What is:
Fruits- Apple, Orange, Banana etc.
Vegetables- Peppers, Carrots, Lettuce etc.
Dairy- Milk, Cheese, Yogurt etc.
Protein- Meat, Peanut Butter, Seafood etc.
Grains- Rice, Flour, Bread etc.
Blood sugar levels before meals should be between ________-________mg/dL and after meals it should be <________mg/dL
What is before meals- 80-130mg/dL
After meals <180mg/dL
A great, budget friendly food high in protein and fiber that can be substituted for meat is ___________
What are Beans
When thawing frozen foods, it is best to thaw them ___________
What is
In the refrigerator
As we age our vitamin/mineral needs change. Name 2 vitamins/minerals we should increase in our diets as we age.
What is Vitamin D, Calcium, Potassium, Vitamin B12 and Fiber
Create a breakfast that contains all 5 food groups
What is: Eggs, Toast, 100% orange juice, avocado, 1% milk
Name 3 signs or symptoms of Diabetes
What is:
increased thirst, extreme hunger, frequent urination, unexplained weight loss, slow healing of wounds, blurred vision, fatigue, tingling/numbness in hands/feet, frequent infections
Name 3 fruits or veggies that will continue to ripen after purchase.
What is bananas, kiwi, peaches, pears, cantaloupe, plums, avocado, apricots, pineapple
What is the difference between canned, frozen and fresh produce?
What is canned is cheaper and has a longer shelf life, but often times needs to be rinsed
frozen- picked at the peak ripeness (MOST amount of nutrition) longer shelf life, less expensive, especially when out of season
Fresh- cheaper in season, can be purchased at different stages of ripeness.
This is the part of food found in many fruits, vegetables and whole grains that does NOT digest and can help prevent some cancers and lower cholesterol.
What is Fiber
What is the difference between a whole grain and a refined grain?
What is whole grains contain all the nutrients such as fiber, vitamins, antioxidants. Refined grains contain little to no nutrition
While you can't change your genetics and age that may increase your risk for diabetes, you CAN change your _____________________
Weight, inactivity, high cholesterol, high blood pressure
Must get 2 correct for the points:
Fatty Fish can be frozen for ________ months
Lean Fish can be frozen for ________months
Shellfish can be frozen for ________ months
Cooked Fish can be frozen for _______ months
What is:
Fatty Fish 2-3 months
Lean- 6 months
Shellfish- 3-6 months
Cooked Fish- 4-6 months
Modify the portions of this recipe as well as the ingredients to create a healthy pizza and include ALL FOOD GROUPS (you may need to add some items)
1 package frozen white pizza dough
2 cups tomato sauce
1/2 cup whole milk mozzarella cheese
What is:
1/2 package whole wheat pizza dough
1 cup low sodium marinara sauce
1/4 cup part skim mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup artichokes
1/4 cup pineapple
1 turkey meatball, crumbled
Name the 2 "good" fats and the 2 "bad" fats
"good" fats- monounsaturated and polyunsaturated
"bad" fats- Trans and saturated fats