Nutrition

Numbers

100

How many food groups are there on MyPlate model?

5

200

What percentage of food gives energy to your brain?

20%

300

What is the target percentage for saturated fats, trans fats, sodium, and added sugars? 

5%

400

How many calories should you intake in a day?

2,000+

500

What is the target percentage for fiber, vitamin D, calcium, iron, and potassium?

20%

MyPlate

100

What should half of your plate have on it?

Produce (fruits and veggies)

200

Which part of MyPlate supports bone health with calcium and vitamin D?

Dairy

300

Which part of MyPlate is rich in fiber, potassium, and vitamins A & C.

Vegetables

400

Which part of MyPlate provides complex carbs and B vitamins.

Grains

500

Which part of MyPlate is the building blocks for muscle tissue, enzymes, and repair.

Protein

Food Groups

100

Name a healthy grain?

whole wheat bread, brown rice, oatmeal, quinoa, whole grain pasta, barley, air popped popcorn, whole wheat tortilla.

200

Name 4 foods in the vegetable group.

broccoli, spinach, carrots, sweet potatoes, bell peppers, tomoatoes, cucumbers, kale

300

Name 6 foods in the fruits category.

apples, bananas, strawberries, oranges, blueberries, grapes, mangoes, watermelon

400

Kefir and greek yogurt are a part of which food group?

Dairy

500

Salmon, eggs, and tofu are a part of which food group?

protein

Math

100

If a product contains 12g Total Sugars, including 10g Added Sugars per serving, how many grams of sugar occur naturally?

2g

200

A bag lists 150 calories per serving and notes there are 3 servings in the package. How many total calories are in the whole bag?

450

300

A container of soup has 480 mg of sodium per serving and lists 2.5 servings. Eating the full container yields how much sodium?

1200 mg

400

A box lists 130 calories per serving and 4.5 servings per container. How many total calories are in the whole box?

585

500

A pint container lists 230 calories per serving with 4 servings per container. How many total calories are in the whole pint?

920

Reading the Label

100

In what order must ingredients be listed?

Ingredients descending order by weight

200

Which of the following ingredients on an ingredient list directly signals the presence of added sugar?

A) High fructose corn syrup

B) Whole oat flour

C) Soy lecithin

D) Monosodium glutamate

A) High fructose corn syrup

300

Excess amounts of this nutrient leads to high blood pressure.

Sodium

400

This nutrient supports digestion and steady energy.

Fiber

500

What nutrients supports muscle function and blood oxygen?

Potassium and iron