Food Groups
Food & the Body
Portion Sizes
Healthy Choices
Food Facts
100
Which food group do fish, meat, baked beans and peanut butter belong to?
Lean meat and poultry, fish, eggs, nuts and seeds, and legumes/beans
100
Food from which food group will help give you strong, healthy bones?
The milk, yoghurt, cheese and alternatives group
100
One serve of cooked green or orange vegetables (e.g. broccoli, spinach, carrots or pumpkin) is what amount?
½ cup
100
What is the best choice of drink to quench your thirst?
Water
100
Which 2 food groups contain foods that have the highest water content?
Vegetables and Fruit
200
Which food group is the main dietary source of carbohydrates?
Grain (cereal) foods
200
Many foods in this food group contain iron, which you need to get oxygen to your muscles
The lean meat and poultry, fish, eggs, nuts and seeds, and legumes/beans group
200
How many serves from the grain (cereal) group is one cup of cooked rice or pasta?
2 serves
200
What is a healthy alternative to soft drinks that is available at most restaurants?
Milk (or water)
200
Nearly all vegetables and fruit are fat free. This delicious fruit does contain fat. It is green, creamy and has a big pip. Name this fruit.
Avocado
300
The Australian Guide to Healthy Eating recommends that girls between the ages of 9 and 18 should have 5 serves from which food group?
Vegetables & legumes/beans
300
What nutrient is used to build and repair your muscles, organs and immune system, and is found in milk, eggs, and meat?
Protein
300
How many eggs are in one serve?
2 large eggs
300
In addition to eating healthy foods, we need to do this to keep our bodies healthy.
Exercise
300
This dip originated in the Middle East, and the main ingredient is chickpeas.
Hummus
400
How many servings of foods from the milk, yoghurt, cheese and alternative group should girls between the ages of 12 and 18 have each day?
3.5 serves
400
What nutrient is the body’s main source of fuel, and is used easily by the body for energy? It is found in grain products, fruits, vegetables, and dairy products.
Carbohydrate
400
According to the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating, what is one serving of fruit juice?
125 mL or ½ cup
400
What is the best way to prevent spreading germs and avoid getting sick?
Washing your hands
400
What is the part of food which you do not digest called? It is found in whole grains, vegetables and fruit.
Fibre
500
Which three food groups contain good sources of fibre?
Grain (cereal) foods, vegetables & legumes/beans, and fruit
500
Out of fat, protein, and carbohydrates, which one has the most energy per gram?
Fat
500
How many cups of milk or milk alternative would you need in one day to meet the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating recommendations?
3.5 cups
500
How many minutes of physical activity should kids and teens get every day?
60 minutes
500
What ingredient makes bread rise?
Yeast