Grains
Is rice a grain?
YES
It is better to eat the fruit than to drink fruit juice. TRUE or FALSE
TRUE
Name two protein sources
chicken, fish, beans, nuts, beef, pork
If I eat Dairy, choosing a FULL fat option is my best choice. TRUE or FALSE
FALSE
A low fat dairy option is the best choice
Green foods are high in fat and sugar and we should avoid them. TRUE or FALSE
FALSE
Green foods are healthy and we can eat as many as we want
List 3 grains
What is....?
Options: potato, corn, rice, tortillas, bread, cereal, pasta etc
What much of your myplate should fruits and vegetables take up?
Fruit- one quarter
Vegetables- at least one quarter
at least one-half for both
Beans, nuts and eggs are all considered protein sources. TRUE or FALSE
True
Why is eating dairy important?
Because Dairy has calcium which helps our bones and teeth grow.
what is the definition of a yellow food?
Anything that is not a red OR a green food
We don't have a limit on yellow foods, but should be careful of portion sizes
Corn is NOT a grain. TRUE or FALSE?
False
What is the natural sugar found in FRUit called?
Fructose
How much of your myplate should protein take up?
one- quarter
List all 3 of the Dairy options we talked about in class
Yogurt
Milk
Cheese
Give an example of a green, yellow and red food
green- any fruit and veggie
yellow- granola bar, low fat milk/ yogurt, lean meat
red- peanut butter, cookies, ice cream
How much of your myplate should grains take up?
one-quarter
Name one orange, green and red FRUIT or VEGETABLE
Orange: Oranges, carrots
Green: broccoli, lime, spinach
Red: Strawberries, red bell peppers, cherries
How big is one serving of meat?
3 ounces cooked
size or your palm
size of a deck of cards
How many ounces/ cup(s) is one serving of milk?
8 ounces
1 cup
What does food NEED to have to be considered a red food?
7 or more grams of fat
OR
12 or more grams of sugar
Name one grain that grows underground
Potato
Name 2 benefits of eating fruits and vegetables
- great source of fiber, vitamins, minerals
- low in calories
- filling and helps curb hunger
When we say "lean" meat, what does "lean" mean?
meat that has a lower levels of fat
How many cups of dairy does someone over the age of 9 need?
3 cups
It is okay to have 1 red food per day. TRUE or FALSE
TRUE