Grains
Name two whole grains.
Whole wheat, whole corn, oatmeal, barley, brown rice, popcorn.
Why do we need to eat a rainbow of colors of vegetables?
They all have different vitamins and nutrients
How many cups of fruit do you need each day?
2
Name the three foods or drinks in the dairy group.
Milk, cheese, yogurt.
What are the two kinds of protein foods?
Animal foods and plant foods.
What do grains do for your body?
Keep you full, give you energy.
How do vegetables help your body?
Fight illnesses and chronic diseases, keep us healthy, heal cuts, help us see
How do fruits help your body?
They help to fight illnesses and chronic diseases.
Name two foods are not in the dairy food group but are made with dairy.
Butter, ice cream, cream cheese, pudding.
Name two foods in this group that come from animals.
Chicken, duck, beef, pork, bacon, hotdog, sausage, fish, crab, shrimp, lobster, eggs.
What fraction of the grains you eat should be whole grains?
Half
Name two dark green, leafy vegetables.
Spinach, kale, collard greens, mustard greens, turnip greens, romaine lettuce.
Name three red fruits.
Watermelon, cherries, apples, raspberries, strawberries, pomegranates, cranberries.
How long should we wash our hands for?
20-30 seconds
How does this food group help your body?
Builds muscle
Which grain has more nutrients - whole grains or refined grains?
Whole grains.
What part of the plant do vegetables come from?
Stems, leaves, or roots.
What is a major difference between fruits and vegetables?
How does dairy help your body?
Strong bones and teeth
Nuts, peanut butter, split peas, black-eyed peas, lentils, chickpeas/ garbanzo beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, black beans, navy beans, tofu.
What is the outer shell of a whole grain called?
Name two types of dry beans.
Pinto, kidney, black, red, navy, Great Northern, garbanzo/chick peas, split peas, black-eyed peas, lentils.
Name two types of dried fruits people eat
Raisins, apricots, figs, dates, cherries, cranberries, blueberries, apple slices, banana slices, strawberries.
Why are not all foods made with dairy part of the dairy food group?
Some foods made with dairy do not have enough nutrients to be considered in the food group.
What is an example of an unsaturated (liquid) fat?