What's in that?
Pizza is in what food groups.
Can be all five depending on toppings!
Grains(crust), vegetables(tomato sauce, toppings), dairy(cheese), protein(cheese, toppings), fat (cheese, oils, toppings)
You should fill half of your plate with these two food groups.
Fruits and Vegetables
List a Function that Fat is important for?
Brain Development, Hair, Skin, Nails, Inflammation, Blood Clotting, etc.
(found in nuts, avocado, and dairy products)
why do we need sodium?
Keeps body fluids in balance and helps control muscle movement
What was ketchup used as during the 1830s?
Medicine
This vegatable, often served mashed, has lots of Vitamin C.
Potato
Name two food groups Yogurt could be considered.
Dairy and Protein.
Yogurt is high in protein, calcium, vitamins, and live culture, or probiotics. These can offer protection for bones and teeth and help prevent digestive problems.
What is the main job of Protein?
Build & Maintain Muscles
What are vitamins good for?
Needed for normal cell functions, growth and development.
If you have a headache, this is the first thing you should do:
DRINK WATER!
This fruit is high in potassium and is the most popular fruit in the U.S.
Banana
What vegetable soaked in vinegar makes pickles?
Cucumbers
What is the main job of Carbohydrates?
Provide Energy
what is the use of vitamin C?
Improves immune system
This drink can cause tooth decay in young children.
Juice and Soda
This green vegetable, often eaten raw on salads, contains high amounts of Vitamin C.
What fruit do raisins come from?
grapes
What is the Job of Fiber?
Move Waste
(oranges, avocados, apples, almonds, blueberries, popcorn)
What are vegetables good for?
They have vitamins that can reduce the risk of stroke and cardiovascular disease
What is the most widely eaten food in the world?
Rice
This vegetable contains more water than a watermelon.
iceburg lettuce
Name 3 healthy snacks that include at least 2 foodgroups each.
misc. answers
We need this mineral for strong bones and teeth.
Calcium
What do Fruits do for us?
Lower blood pressure, reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke, prevent some types of cancer, and lower the risk of eye and digestive problems
True or False:
Nutrition labels' ingredient lists are in order.
True! Whatever is listed first means that ingredient is used the most.