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FRUITS
VEGETABLES
PROTEINS
GRAINS
DAIRY
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Other than fruits, which food group needs to take up at least half of your plate?
Vegetables
100
Name five examples of vegetables
broccoli, green beans, peppers, asparagus, carrots etc...
100
True or false? Seafood is a type of protein.
True! Seafood if a protein along with other meats like chicken, pork, or beef.
100
Name the two sub groups of grains
Whole grains and refined grains.
100
True or false? Butter counts towards your daily needed dairy.
False! Butter doesn't contain the needed calcium and is un- healthy.
200
True or False? Canned fruit does not count as healthy fruit.
False! Fruits may be fresh, canned, frozen, dried, or squeezed for 100% juice!
200
True or false? If vegetables are part of a soup or sauce, they still count as a healthy serving..
True! This is an easy way to get your servings of vegetables!
200
Joey just ate celery with peanut butter on top. Did eat any protein?
Yes! Joey ate celery (vegetable) and creamed peanuts (protein)!
200
True or false? Cereal is an example of a grain.
True! Cereal, pasta, bread, tortillas and rice are all examples of grains!
200
When choosing which type of milk to drink, which of the following is healthiest? A) Chocolate milk B) Whole milk C) Fat free (skim) milk D) 2% milk
C) Skim milk! This contains all the calcium without the fat!
300
Fruit can be eaten at which of the following meals? A) Breakfast B) Lunch C) Dinner D) All of the above
D) All of the above! Fruits can be eaten at breakfast, lunch, dinner, and make a great snack!
300
True or false? Canned vegetables are not healthy and do not count as a healthy serving..
False! Canned vegetables are just as healthy as fresh ones!
300
The protein group doesn't only consist of meats. Name 2 other foods that are proteins.
Seafood, beans, peas, eggs, nuts and seeds!
300
Why are whole grains better to eat than refined grains?
whole grains contain the entire grain kernel (the bran, germ and endosperm). It is not milled and processed.
300
True or False: When choosing dairy products, they should be low fat or fat free
True!
400
Boys and girls your age should eat how many cups of fruit a day?
1 1/2 (girls) 2 Cups (boys)
400
How many cups of vegetables are you supposed to have daily?
2 1/2 cups (girls) 3 cups (boys)
400
Beans and ___ are proteins, that are also part of the vegetable group.
Peas!
400
How many ounces of grains should you eat a day?
6 ounces (girls) 8 ounces (boys)
400
Milk is the main source of dairy. Name 2 other good foods that count as dairy.
Cheese, yogurt, ice cream, or pudding!
500
Name two health benefits of eating more fruits.
reduce risk of heart disease, heart attack, stroke, cancers, obesity and type 2 diabetes
500
Name the 5 subgroups of vegetables.
Dark greens Starchy greens Red and Orange Vegetables Beans and Peas Other Vegetables
500
How many ounces of protein should you have daily?
5 ounces (Girls) 6 1/2 ounces (boys)
500
True or false? Potatoes are a grain.
False! Potatoes are vegetables!
500
How many cups of daily do you need daily?
3 cups!