Fruits & Veggies
Which would be a healthier choice: drinking apple juice or eating an apple?
Eating an apple because the juice lacks fiber.
Which important mineral is found in all foods in the dairy group?
Calcium
Name 3 kinds of protein that comes from plants.
Beans, lentils, legumes, tofu, nuts, nut butter, seeds, etc.
Name 3 foods foods in the grains group.
Oats, wheat products, barley, popcorn, cereal, pasta, quinoa, bread, pancakes, etc.
Name a type of aerobic (aka cardio) exercise.
Walking, running, swimming, dancing, hiking, basketball, pickleball, etc.
About how much of your plate should be filled with fruits and vegetables?
Half your plate
True or false: Dairy products are a great source of vitamin D and protein.
True
True or false: we all need the same amount of protein in our diet.
False-depends on activity level, injuries, health conditions, age, and gender.
Whole grains are a good source of this..
Fiber
Name a type of strength training exercise
Lifting weights, pushups, squats, sit ups, planks, lunges, pull ups, donkey kicks, etc.
Name 2 vegetables that grow underneath the ground.
carrots, potatoes, beets, radishes, onions, etc.
How many servings of dairy are recommended for us each day?
3 servings-a serving is 1 cup or 1 cup equivalent
Name 3 kinds of animal proteins.
meat, seafood, eggs
What is the most common food eaten from the grains group in the United States?
Bread.
Name a type of flexibility exercise.
Yoga, any kind of stretch
What vitamin are fruits like oranges, strawberries, kiwis, and pineapple especially high in?
Vitamin C
What type of milk is recommended by MyPlate? (Whole fat or low-fat)
Low-fat/Fat-free
Most Americans get enough protein in their diets.
True
______of the grains we eat should be whole grains.
A) 1/4
B) 1/2
C) 100%
D) none
Why is exercise good for us? (give two reasons)
Heart health, lower risk of type 2 diabetes, certain cancers, and lots more chronic disease, good for reducing stress, helps with depression, helps us build muscle and maintain a healthy weight, helps us sleep better, etc.
What vitamin are orange vegetables like carrots high in? What is this vitamin important for?
Vitamin A
Eye health
Are sour cream, cream cheese, whipping cream, and butter part of the dairy group on MyPlate?
No
True or false: we should eat the same kind of protein (like, chicken for example) everyday and for every meal.
False: MyPlate encourages us to eat a variety of lean protein. (Plant and animal sources)
True or false: popcorn is a whole grain
True
True or False: Exercise only counts if it’s at least 30 minutes and you’re super sweaty and exhausted afterwards.
False: All exercise and movement counts and has some benefit.