NUTRITION JEOPARDY

FOOD FACTS

100

This vegatable, often served mashed, has lots of Vitamin C what is it?

A Potatoe

200

Although often considered a vegatable, this food is actually a fruit what is it?

A Tomatoe

300

Drying grapes for several days will give you a ______

Raisin

400

How much water does a watermelon hold?

A watermelon is about 92% water

500

This food in the milk group contains live cultures and can be bought whipped, mixed with fruit, or frozen. What is it?

Yogurt

WHAT'S A SERVING

100

One slice of this food is considered a serving in the grain group what is it?

Bread

200

1 cup of ____  often comes in 2%, 1%, or skim varieties is a serving

Milk

300

One serving of this food is a size of a deck of cards what is it?

Meat

400

3/4 cup of this liquid is considered a serving in the fruit or vegetable groups 

Juice

500

12 oz. of this popular beverage in the "others" category is a common serving size what is it?

Soda

FRUITS & VEGATABLES

100

This fruit with a yellow peel is high in potassium and is the most popular fruit in the U.S what fruit is it?

 A Banana

200

This vegetable comes in many forms and is commonly known as being a ingredient for stew what is it?

A mushroom

300

This purple vegetable, often used to make a popular Italian dish, is important for healthy aging what is it?

Eggplant

400

Name another name for dried plums.

A Prune

500

This green vegetable, often eaten raw on salads, contains high amounts of Vitamin C what is it?

Broccoli

MILK MATTERS

100

Kids need at least _____ servings from the milk group each day.

3

200

Name the mineral that is in Milk that helps build strong bones and teeth? Milk contains this mineral that helps build strong bones and teeth.

Calcium

300

What vitamin found in milk helps maintain skin and vision and also helps regulate the immune system?

Vitamin A

400

Fat-Free milk is usually called ____ ____ on the carton.

skim milk

500

Name 3 types of Milk

Soy Milk, Rice Milk, Whole Milk, Skim Milk, Goat Milk, Cashew Milk, Coconut Milk (ect)

TRUE OR FALSE

100

Half your days caolries should come from Whole Grains

False

200

Weight is a indicator of "good health"?

False

300

2200 is the appropriate calorie requirement for teen girls, active women and most men.

False

400

There are no good foods or bad foods.

True

In reality all foods can form part of a healthy lifestyle

500

Eating too much broccoli can eventually make you blind.

True

You can eat broccoli but be aware of what your body needs