Food Facts
WHAT'S A SERVING
Fruits and Vegetables
Milk Matters
Nutritional Facts
100

This vegatable, often served mashed, has lots of Vitamin C.

What is a potato?

100

One slice of this food is considered a serving in the grain group.

What is bread?

100

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

What is the banana

100

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

What is 3?

100

Half your days calories should come from this group.

What is whole grains?

200

Although often considered a vegatable, this food is actually a fruit.

What is a tomato?

200

1 cup of this food that often comes in 2%, 1%, or skim varieties is a serving.

What is milk?

200

Kale, Spinach, and Collard Greens are examples of these type of vegetables 

What is a Leafy Greens?

200

Milk contains this mineral that helps build strong bones and teeth.

What is Calcium?

200

These became mandatory to be displayed on package goods and beverages in 1994

What is a Nutritional Facts Labels?

300

Drying grapes for several days will give you this fruit.

What is a raisin?

300

A portion the size of a deck of cards is a serving in this food group.

What is meat?

300

Oranges and Strawberries are known for have this Vitamin but some vegetables like Peppers and Broccoli contain it too.

What is Vitamin C?

300

This vitamin found in milk helps maintain skin and vision and also helps regulate the immune system.

What is Vitamin A?

300

The sun is a source of this Vitamin for our skin, which is also important for bone and muscle health.  

What is Vitamin D?

400

This vegetable contains more water than a watermelon.

What is iceberg lettuce?

400

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

What is juice?

400

We've been told that Carrots "help improve" this part of our body which is a myth

What is Eyes?

400

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

What is skim milk?

400

Many people take these daily supplements and AREN'T regulated by this agency

What is Food and Drug Administration?

500

This food is in the milk group and can be bought whipped, mixed with fruit, or frozen.

What is yogurt?

500

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

What is soda?

500

This vegetable contains Vitamin K, Folate, Potassium and even Vitamin C.  It also known for making urine smell.

What is Asparagus?

500

Milk is actually heavier than this liquid and can be a better hydrator because it's retained in the body longer

What is Water?

500

This general guide to help you link nutrients in a serving of food to their contribution to your daily diet. It is based on a 2,000 calorie per day diet.

What isthe Percentage Daily Value?