Vitamins and Minerals
We need this mineral for strong bones and teeth
What is calcium?
This dark green vegetable looks like a tree. Sometimes we eat it with cheese sauce.
What is broccoli?
This fruit is high in potassium, vitamin C, and fiber. Monkeys are known to like this fruit.
What is a banana?
To lose weight in a healthy way, a person should do these two things.
What is a well-balanced diet and exercise?
Healthy eating does not mean having to go on a _____, it simply means incorporating healthy foods into what you eat.
What is a diet?
This food group provides you with calcium.
What is milk/dairy?
Foods in the meat and alternatives group are an excellent source of this mineral.
What is iron?
This source of carbohydrates is best when made with whole wheat.
What is bread?
These kinds of diets don't often produce long-term results and can be unhealthy for your body.
What are "fad diets"/health trends?
This drink can cause tooth decay, especially in young children.
What is juice/soda/pop?
What is vitamin A?
Potatoes belong to this food group.
What is vegetables and fruit?
This is a Mexican food, and often ordered at Chipotle.
What is a burrito?
After exercising, it’s important to eat this kind of "meal" to replenish muscle energy stores.
What is a healthy snack?
Name three foods are not good for you (and should be eaten in moderation).
What are … (answers vary— foods with sugar, salt, fat)?
This is known as the sunshine vitamin. In winter we need a source of this in our diet.
What is vitamin D?
Instead of eating meat, vegetarians need to eat lots of this food item to get the protein and other nutrients they need. (Hint: lima, green, baked...)
What are beans?
What are legumes?
What are nuts and seeds?
This is a popular source of protein for non-vegetarians. (Hint: might be found at a BBQ)
What is beef?
You need plenty of this before, during, and after exercise.
What is water?
Name three foods that are good for you.
What are … (answers vary— foods with fiber, protein, vitamins and minerals)
A lack of which vitamin can lead to scurvy?
For breakfast, you have a bowl of cereal and milk. What food groups are they? Are they protein and dairy; fruit and protein; grains and dairy?
What is grains and dairy?
This food is a very good source of fiber. It is often found in muffins or cereal.
What is bran?
What are three examples of cardiovascular exercise activities?
Name four ways to eat eggs.
What are boiled, scrambled, fried, poached, sunny-side up, raw, devilled?