Health Disparities
Fast Food
Healthy Cooking/Shopping
MyPlate
Food Facts
100
Among Hispanic subgroups in the U.S., which of the following are ranked the largest? A) Mexicans B) Puerto Ricans C) Cubans D) Salvadorans
What are Mexicans
100
What is the most popular fast food restaurant in the world?
What is McDonald's
100
All of the following fruits/veggies are low-cost items year-round except for... A) carrots B) potatoes C) banana D) blueberries
What are blueberries
100
MyPlate is compromised of how many sections?
What is 5
100
Are tomatoes a fruit or a vegetable?
What is fruit
200
In 2010, what percentage of college students were Hispanic? A) 6% B) 10% C) 15% D) 20%
What is 6%
200
This is a healthy alternative to soda and is available in most fast food restaurants?
What is milk, 100% fruit juice etc
200
True/False. Having meatless meals by incorporating beans or other foods can help cut food costs.
What is true
200
Name 3 out of the 5 categories of MyPlate
What is fruits, vegetables, protein, grains, and dairy
200
This vegetable is used to make pickles
What is cucumber
300
According to the census, 308 million people resided in the United States in 2010, what percentage were of Hispanic or Latino origin? A) 4% B) 11% C) 13% D) 16%
What is 16%
300
Fast foods often contain high amounts of calories, fats, and _____?
What is sodium
300
Instead of buying fresh vegetables/fruits, what is another way of buying fruits/vegetables at a lower cost?
What is frozen fruits/vegetables
300
This food group contains bread, pasta, rice, cereals etc.
What are grains
300
This sweet treat originated from beans of the cacao tree
What is chocolate
400
What are the top two leading causes of death in the Hispanic/Latino community? A) cancer, diabetes B) diabetes, renal failure C) heart disease, cancer D) heart disease, diabetes
What is heart disease and cancer
400
An average fast food meal contains approximately what percentage of calories from fat? A) 10% B) 25% C) 30% D) 50%
What is 50%
400
Besides salt, what are some other ways of adding flavor to your foods.
What is pepper, garlic, lemon juice, onions, ginger etc.
400
Soda, candy, and chips are part of what section of MyPlate?
What is none
400
Nearly all vegetables and fruits are fat-free. This particular fruit does contain fat (healthy fats). This fruit is green inside, butter-like and has a big pit.
What is an avocado
500
What percentage of Hispanics lacked health insurance in 2010? A) 5% B) 20% C) 30% D) 50%
What is 30%
500
These are the main fat sources found in fast foods? A) polyunsaturated, saturated B) trans, saturated C) monounsaturated, trans D) monounsaturated, polyunsaturated
What is trans, saturated
500
When purchasing foods on a low-budget, what are two tips to buying low-cost, healthy foods?
What is buying store brand items, buying in season, buying in bulk, buying frozen fruits/veggies etc
500
Name a meat alternative protein source
What is tofu, nuts, peanut butter etc.
500
This dip originated from the Middle East and the main ingredient is chickpeas.
What is hummus