Vegetables
How many servings of vegetables are recommended per day?
2 cups for females, 2 1/2 cups for males
How many servings of fruit are recommended per day?
Around 1 1/2 cups per day.
What % of the plate should be filled with grains?
Which of the following foods is not a good source of protein?
Meat, beans, potatoes, or nuts
Potatoes
How many cups per day is recommended for dairy intake?
3 cups
What is one nutrient that is commonly found in vegetables?
Potassium, fiber, folate, vitamin A, vitamin C
What amount of dried fruit is considered one serving of fruit?
1/2 cup
Name one nutrient found in grains.
Any of the following:
Iron, fiber, B vitamins, and magnesium.
How much protein is recommended per day (in oz.)?
5 oz./day
What is one non-dairy milk alternative that falls within the "dairy" category?
Soy or almond milk
What does vitamin A do for the body?
Any of the following:
Keeps eyes healthy, keeps skin healthy, protects against infection.
What is one thing that fruits are naturally low in?
Fat, sodium and they contain no cholesterol.
What are the two types of grains? (hint-one is processed, one is not)
Refined and whole grains
Name one thing in the body that protein is essential to build.
Any of the following:
Bone, muscle, skin, cartilage, blood
Name one important nutrient found in dairy products.
Any of the following:
Calcium, potassium, vitamin D, protein
How much cholesterol is in a serving of vegetables?
None
What is one function of vitamin C?
Helps to repair tissue, helps to heal wounds
How can you increase iron absorption in the body?
What is one nutrient that protein is a good source of?
Any of the following:
B vitamins, iron, minerals (like zinc)
What is one of the main functions of calcium within the body?
To build bones and teeth.
What is one function of fiber?
Any of the following:
Helps to reduce cholesterol, maintains proper bowel function.
Folate helps to form red blood cells. What is the main function of red blood cells?
To carry oxygen through the body.
What are the three parts of a grain kernel?
What is the main function of zinc in the body?
Zinc supports the immune system.
How do calcium and vitamin D work together within the body?
Vitamin D helps to maintain calcium levels.