My Plate
Most Important Meal of the Day
Junk Food
Food Affects the Body
Drinking Water
100
Give one example of a food that is a refined grain and one that is a whole grain
Ex of whole-grain products: are whole-wheat flour, bulgur (cracked wheat), oatmeal, and brown rice.
Ex of refined grain products: white flour, corn grits, white bread, and white rice.
100
Studies found that teens who skip breakfast are more likely to become ___________
Overweight or obese
This may be partly because many kids who skip breakfast tend to eat unhealthy foods later in the day. Obesity can lead to serious health problems such as diabetes, breathing issues, joint problems and heart disease
100
True or False: Kids and teens who consume a high amount of carbs have a risk of developing Type 1 diabetes.
True!
100
Name the food group that functions as building blocks for bones, muscles, cartilage, skin, and blood.
Proteins
100
How many cups of water should teenagers have a day?
**100 Bonus points if you can answer how many ounces are in a cup
Teenagers need around eight 8-ounce cups of water daily
200
True or false: Cream cheese, sour cream, butter and cream have a high amount of calcium and low amount of fat content.
False, these foods have little calcium and a high fat content.
These foods are okay to enjoy here and there, but not recommended to have on your plate for every meal, because it does not provide a lot nutrients
200
If you don't eat breakfast in the morning you may experience this while at school? (3 answers-only need 2 to get points)
*100 bonus points if you get all 3
Tired, cranky/restless, hard time focusing
200
True or False: The faster you eat a snack, the less hungry you'll be afterwards
False. It is recommended to eat food slowly to give your body time to digest. The faster you eat, the more hungry you may feel right afterwards.
200
How can consuming too much sodium long-term affect your body? (Hint: this is a disease that affects millions of Americans, especially people of color)
Increases your risk for high blood pressure and stroke
200
On average how many grams of sugar is in one serving of juice?
23 grams
300
Name the 5 types of food that should be on your plate every meal
*100 bonus points if you can give an example for each food group*
Fruits, vegetables, grains, protein, dairy
300
What are 3 foods you should avoid to eat for breakfast
Sugary cereals, pre-flavored oatmeal, bagels and cream cheese, pop-tarts, toasted white bread, pancakes/waffles
300
How much sodium would you consume, if you ate 2 small bags of hot cheetos for a snack?
500 mg
People 14 and up should have less than 2,300 mg of sodium a day
300
Why am I still hungry after eating snacks like cookies and chips?
Those foods lack proteins, vitamins and fiber, but have a lot of carbs (sugar). When you eat refined sugar, it leads to a quick drop in blood sugar levels because it is digested quickly by the body. This can lead tiredness and cravings
300
True or False, drinking enough water everyday helps prevent constipation?
True!
Benefits of water include:
- carrying nutrients and oxygen to your cells
- flushing bacteria from your bladder
- aiding digestion
- preventing constipation
- normalizing blood pressure
- cushioning joints
- protecting organs and tissues
- regulating body temperature
- maintaining electrolyte (sodium) balance.
400
What percentage of fruits and vegetables should you have on your plate for every meal?
At least 50%
400
Meal plan: What's a quick breakfast you can have in the morning that includes carbs, healthy fats and fiber?
-bran oatmeal with low-fat milk
-whole wheat toast with peanut butter and banana
-hardboiled egg and fruit
-yogurt and fruit
-apple and peanut butter
400
What is the maximum amount of trans fat we should eat in a day? (Answer is between 0-100%)
0%, Your body does not need trans fat. You should avoid it or eat as little as possible. While it is fine to treat yourself to high-fat foods occasionally, it is best to avoid food with trans fats completely.
400
What is trans fat and how does eating a lot of it affect your body?
*100 Bonus points if you can name 3 examples of foods with a lot of trans fat*
Trans fat is considered the worst type of fat to eat. Unlike other dietary fats, trans fats raise "bad" cholesterol and also lowers "good" cholesterol. This increases your risk of heart attacks and high blood pressure in the future.
Ex:fried foods, frozen pizza, microwave popcorn, commercial baked goods (honeybuns, muffins), pancake mix, hot chocolate mix
400
What is the maximum amount of added sugar a woman should have a day? (answer in grams)
*100 bonus points if you can guess how many grams men should have
Women: No more than 6 teaspoons (25 grams or 100 calories) per day.
Men: no more than 9 teaspoons (36 grams or 150 calories) of added sugar per day
(A teaspoon is as big as your fingertip)
500
The Vegetable Group on MyPlate is divided into its five subgroups: Dark-Green Vegetables, Red and Orange Vegetables, Starchy Vegetables, Beans/Peas, and Other Vegetables. You should have a variety of these each day.
Name 1 example of a vegetable in each category
-Dark green: broccoli, bok choy, spinach, cilantro, romaine lettuce, collard greens, kale
-Red and Orange: carrots, squash, pumpkin, red peppers, red and orange bell peppers, tomatoes
-Beans/Peas: lentils, pinto beans, black beans, black-eyed peas, chickpeas
-Starchy: corn, green peas, lima beans,yams, potatoes
-Other: garlic, celery, eggplant, green beans, iceberg lettuce, cauliflower, avocado
500
When you wake up, the _______ your body needs to make your muscles and brain work their best is usually low. Breakfast helps replenish it.
Blood sugar
500
True or False? All packaged food has trans fat in it.
False! Not all packaged foods have trans fats. It depends on the ingredients that were used. That is why it is important to read nutrition labels.
500
What do carbs do for the body?
Carbs are the primary source that gives the body energy
500
What are some signs that you haven't drank enough water (dehydration)? Name 3 for points
Warning signs of dehydration include: weakness/tired, extreme thirst dizziness, confusion, peeing less, or dark urine.