Ms. O's Jeopardy NPA

Myplate

100

What are the 5 food groups

What is...fruits, vegetables, dairy, protein, and grains

200

Name 3 foods found in the dairy group

Milk, Cheese, yogurt, etc. 

300

Name 4 foods in the protein group

Meat, eggs, nuts, fish, tofu, seeds

400

How much of your plate should be fruits & vegetables? 

1/2 of your plate. 

500

If you are at a fast food restaurant what are a few things you can do to make your meal "healthier"?

What is... 

grilled option instead of fried, ask for no salt added, reduce the size of your fries/order. Drink water rather than soda. 

Physical Activity

100

5 exercises you can do that increases your heart rate

Running, jumping rope, roller blading, basketball, soccer, skating, etc. 

200

Why is physical activity important? 

Answers vary

300

Why do you need calories? 

You need calories to make your body function. You need calories to sleep, move, breathe, run your organs, and to give you energy to exercise to keep you heathy!

400

How many minutes of exercise should you get every day? 

60 minutes daily.

500

What are some foods that will give you the best energy for exercise? 

• Carbohydrates: The body's preferred energy source - digested quickly/ converted into energy quickly. Carbs come from whole grains like breads, pasta, and brown rice, oatmeal, as well as fruits and vegetables. 
• Protein: Helps muscles grow and repair. You can get protein from lean meats, fish, poultry, eggs, nuts, seeds, soy, and plant-based proteins like beans, peas, and lentils. 
• Healthy fats: You can get healthy fats from fish, nuts, and seeds.

Nutrition Label

100

Name three nutrients listed on a food label 

Examples:  fat, protein, carbs, sodium, potassium, sugar etc.

200

How can food labels be tricky?

Answers vary, sample answers: false advertising on the front, catchy words and slogans, colors, etc.

300

If something has 17% of your daily amount of sodium per serving, what percentage would you have eaten if you have two servings? Is that low or high?

34% HIGH

400

If something has 7% of your daily amount of saturated fat and you have one serving, is that low or high? What is you eat 4 servings, does your answer change?

Fairly low- yes it becomes 28% and that is HIGH for a single food item in one sitting.

500

Describe the 5/20 rule

When you look at the percentage on the label you can put it on a number line from 5 to 20 (5 being low and 20 being high) and you can tell if you have a high r low amount of each nutrient per serving. 

Random

100

What nutrient is found in oranges and helps prevent colds?

Vitamin C!

200

What is the main function of carbohydrates in our diet?

Carbs provide energy! EX: grains, starchy vegetables, rice, pasta

300

What is an example of processed food? What does processed mean? 

Any food or drink that has been changed from its natural state.

• Minimally processed foods that are prepared for convenience, such as fresh blueberries, cut vegetables, and roasted nuts 
• Processed foods that have ingredients added for flavor and texture, such as jarred pasta sauce, salad dressing, yogurt, and cake mixes 

  - Ultra-processedFoods that are designed to be hard to stop eating, often with five or more ingredients, including sugar, oils, fats, salt, anti-oxidants, stabilizers, and preservatives 

  - While some processed foods are healthy, others are less nutritious. Some researchers hypothesize that eating too many highly processed foods might contribute to poor dietary quality and obesity.

400

What does it mean to eat in moderation?

Eating a balanced variety of foods... the practice of only consuming the amount of food your body requires in order to be healthy.

500

Which mineral is important for carrying oxygen in the blood?

Iron.  Iron is a component of hemoglobin, a protein found in red blood cells that binds to oxygen in the lungs and transports it throughout the body.