FOOD FACTS
This vegetable, often served mashed, has lots of Vitamin C. What is it?
A potato
One slice of this food is considered a serving in the grain group. What is it?
Bread
This yellow fruit is high in potassium and is the most popular fruit in the U.S. What fruit is it?
A banana
Kids need at least this many servings from the milk group each day.
3
Half your daily calories should come from whole grains.
False
Although often considered a vegetable, this food is actually a fruit. What is it?
A tomato
1 cup of ____, which often comes in 2%, 1%, or skim varieties, is a serving.
Milk
This vegetable comes in many forms and is commonly known as an ingredient for stew or a topping for pizza. What is it?
A mushroom
Name the mineral that is in milk that helps build strong bones and teeth.
Calcium
Weight is an indicator of "good health".
False
Drying a grape for several days will give you a ______
Raisin
One serving of this food is the size of a deck of cards. What is it?
Meat
This purple vegetable, often used to make a popular Italian dish, is important for healthy aging. What is it?
Eggplant
What vitamin found in milk helps maintain skin and vision and also helps regulate the immune system?
Vitamin A
2,200 is the appropriate daily calorie requirement for teen girls, active women, and most men.
False
How much of a watermelon is water?
A watermelon is about 92% water
3/4 cup of this liquid is considered a serving in the fruit or vegetable groups.
Juice
What is another name for dried plums?
Prunes
Fat-Free milk is usually called ____ ____ on the carton.
Skim milk
There are no good foods or bad foods.
True
In reality all foods can form part of a healthy lifestyle!
This food in the milk group contains live cultures and can be bought whipped, mixed with fruit, or frozen. What is it?
Yogurt
12 oz. of this popular beverage in the "others" category is a common serving size. What is it?
Soda
This green vegetable, often eaten raw on salads, contains high amounts of Vitamin C. What is it?
Broccoli
Name three other types of milk.
Soy Milk, Rice Milk, Whole Milk, Skim Milk, Goat Milk, Cashew Milk, Coconut Milk (etc.)
Eating an all-protein diet (no fats, no sugars) is a healthy option.
False — you could starve to death!
Every food can be good in moderation. But variety is important, and extremes can get messy. This is why fad diets are best avoided.