FOOD FACTS
FOOD GROUPS
FRUITS & VEGATABLES
HERBS AND SPICES
100
This vegatable, often served mashed or fried, has lots of Vitamin C.
What is a potato?
100
This food group has bread, rice and pasta products and provides you with energy.
What is grain product food?
100
This fruit with a yellow peel is high in potassium
What is the banana?
100
This is supposed to keep vampires away.
What is garlic?
200
Oranges are known to be a good source of this vitamin.
What is vitamin C?
200
Calcium plus vitamin D are the main nutrients in this food group.
What is dairy product group?
200
There are many varieties of this white vegetable including shitake and Portobello.
What is a mushroom?
200
This spice mixture is commonly used in East Indian cooking.
Hint: It stains
What is curry?
300
Fruits
Vegetables
Grains
Protein : Meat and Alternatives
Dairy : Milk
What are the five food groups?
300
Apples, pears, cabbage and beans are part of this food group and are rich in vitamins.
What is the Vegetables and Fruit group?
300
This purple vegetable, often used to make a popular Italian dish, is important for healthy aging.
What is eggplant?
300
The Latin name for this spice is mentha.
What is mint?
400
This vegetable contains more water than a watermelon. Hint: looks like a cabbage
What is iceberg lettuce?
400
Fish, meat, baked beans, and peanut butter provide you with protein in this food group.
What is the Meat and Alternatives group?
400
This is another name for dried plums.
What is a prune?
400
An herb native to India. It can be used fresh or dried
What is basil?
500
This food is in the dairy group. It contains live cultures and can be brought whipped, mixed with fruit, or frozen.
What is yogurt?
500
It is good to choose dark green and orange coloured foods from these 2 food groups.
What are vegetables and fruits group?
500
This green vegetable, often eaten raw on salads, contains high amounts of Vitamin C.
What is broccoli?
500
Paprika originated in Mexico and was brought to Spain in the 16th century. Made from dried chilis it adds colour and flavour to soups, stews, meats, rice dishes, etc
What is paprika?