Food Groups
Name the 5 food groups
Fruits, Vegetables, Grains, Protein, Dairy
What vitamin do you get from the sun?
Vitamin D
How many hydrogens does water have?
2
What makes a food "junk food"?
It's usually high in sugar, salt, fat, and low in nutrients.
This fruit is yellow and shaped like a crescent.
Banana
Which food group does rice belong to?
Grains
What nutrient builds strong bones?
Calcium
Do pets such as dogs and cats improve your immune system? True or False
True- because animals share good bacteria with their owners that can improve your gut microbiota and immune system.
Which has more sugar: a can of soda or a banana?
A can of soda (about 39g of sugar vs. 14g in a banana).
This vegetable is green, tiny, and round.
Peas
What food group do eggs belong to?
Protein
What do proteins help your body build?
Muscles/tissues
Apples are ___% air
25
Why do you crave junk food?
Because the bacteria from junk food creates a gut to brain connection and sends biochemical signals to your brain which create cravings.
This orange veggie is good for your eyes.
Carrots because it contains Vitamin A which is good for your eyes
What group is yogurt in?
Dairy
What does fiber help your body do?
Helps with digestion
Skipping which type of meal during the day is correlated with weight gain?
Breakfast
What health problems can come from eating too much junk food?
Obesity, heart disease, diabetes, low energy, poor focus, etc.
This food is white and looks like a tiny tree.
Cauliflower
Name a food that fits in two food groups.
Cheese pizza = Dairy & Grains
What does oxygen carry in the blood?
Iron
Which type of diet is rated as the most healthiest?
The Mediterranean diet, with its emphasis on plant-based foods, healthy fats, and lean proteins, is consistently ranked as one of the healthiest diets overall, offering numerous health benefits.
Name two ways to reduce junk food in your diet without giving it up completely.
Eat smaller portions, save it for special occasions, swap for healthier snacks, read nutrition labels.
This crunchy veggie comes in red, green, and yellow colors.
This crunchy veggie comes in red, green, and yellow colors.