FOOD GROUPS
Broccoli, carrots, and peas are examples of what food group?
VEGGIES!!!!
Say you're at Chili's for you birthday, should you get fries or broccoli as your side dish?
WHATEVER YOUR HEART DESIRES! Everything in moderation!! Its you birthday, celebrate (;
What if you hate fresh fruit or vegetables?
Try dried fruits or veggies, try combining fruit in things like oats or yogurt, and vegetables in things like meatloaf, casseroles, or blend into sauces
What are the 5 groups on MyPlate?
Fruits, veggies, grains, protein, dairy
What group are calcium and vitamin D the main nutrient sources of?
Dairy. Moooooooo
What could I get when out to eat instead of something fried?
Something grilled, boiled, or broiled
Can you substitute meat protein or dairy?
Yes!
Protein: Tofu, tempeh, beans, quinoa, nuts and seeds
Dairy: Legumes, nuts (almond, coconut), seeds (flax, hemp)
What is more important for your health, nutrition or exercise?
Nutrition. BOTH are important but what you put into your body FUELS your body!
Baked beans, quinoa, and peanut butter are examples of what?
Protein/Meat alternatives
T/F: I can NEVER go to McDonald's or eat greasy food
FALSE. Everything in moderation, FOOD is FUEL !!!
Fruit -> veggie and Veggie -> fruit substitutes
Green beans/Kiwi = Vitamin K; helps build bones, clot blood when needed, and build proteins in the body
Carrots/Grapefruit = Vitamin A; Vision, growth, cell division, immunity
Broccoli/Avocado = Fiber; Helps regulate body's sugar, and normalize BM's
Peppers/Oranges = Vitamin C; Growth and repair of tissues, and vessels
Onions/Grapes = Antioxidants; Protect cells against molecules that damage cells
What is a pescatarian?
Someone who's only source of meat is seafood!