FOOD FACTS
This vegetable, often served mashed, has lots of Vitamin C.
Potato
One slice of this food is considered a serving in the grain group.
bread
This fruit with a yellow peel is high in potassium and is the most popular fruit in the U.S.
banana
Kids need at least this many servings from the milk group each day.
3, 5, or 7
3
The number of ________ tells us how much energy is in food.
Calories
Although often considered a vegetable, this food is actually a fruit.
tomato
Almond, Oat, and 1% are examples of this dairy product.
milk
Name 3 fruits in English.
Banana, Strawberry, Apple, Orange, Mango, Blackberry, Blueberry, Raspberry...
Milk contains this mineral that helps build strong bones and teeth.
Calcium
A majority of the energy in our body comes from this type of food group.
Carbohydrates
What food contains more protein?
Broccoli or Steak
Broccoli
Meats and beans provide the body with a lot of_____
(Hint: it's a vocab word)
Protein
Name 4 vegetables in English
Lettuce, Cucumber, Pepper, Brocoli, Brussel Spouts, Cauliflower, Zucchini, Carrot...
This vitamin found in milk helps maintain skin and vision and also helps regulate the immune system.
Vitamin A
Cheese, chocolate, and butter contain a lot of ____.
Fat
Which food contains more fat, a hamburger or a piece of cake?
A hamburger
What nutrient helps you grow and build strong muscles?
Protein
There are many varieties of this white vegetable including shitake and portobello.
Mushroom
Name 3 types of dairy products.
A healthy mixture of different types of food is called _____.
A balanced diet
What nutrient makes up most of your body?
Water
Name all 5 food groups.
Fruits, Vegetables, Grains, Dairy, Protein
What is the most consumed fruit and vegetable in Spain?
Tomatoes
Which country produces the highest amount of dairy products?
USA, India, Germany
India
This helps food pass through the body more easily.
Fibre