Grains
One slice of this food is considered a serving in the grain group.
What is a slice of bread
A deck of cards is considered the serving size for which food in the protein group?
What is meat
This beverage is often available in 2%, 1%, or skim varieties.
What is milk
This fruit with a yellow peel is high in potassium.
What is a banana
What does the "Serving Size" on a nutrition label tell you?
What is the recommended amount of food for one serving
Half of your grains should come from this type.
What are whole grains
What is one source of protein often consumed by vegetarians?
What are beans or tofu
What types of dairy foods (other than milk) are also great sources of calcium?
What is cheese and yogurt
What fruit is most commonly consumed around the world?
What is mango.
This nutrient is found in bread, fruit, and vegetables. Its main purpose is to provide your body with energy.
How many servings of grains should you consume per day?
6-11
After water, protein is the most abundant compound in the body, making up about ____% of your total body weight.
What is 18-20%?
Milk contains this mineral that helps build strong bones.
What is calcium
True or False: Fresh fruits and vegetables are always more nutritious than frozen ones.
False: the freezing process locks in nutrients at peak ripeness, while fresh produce can lose nutrients during transportation and storage
What unit is used to measure energy on a nutrition label?
What is calories
What are three examples of grains?
What is bread, rice, pasta, noodles, quinoa, crackers, cereal, bagel.
This dip originated in the Middle East, is made of chickpeas and is an excellent source of protein.
What is hummus
Milk fat that is churned, turns into.
What is butter
There are many varieties of this white vegetable, including shitake and Portobello.
What are mushrooms
What food never spoils?
What is honey
What are the benefits of whole grain foods?
Protein helps your body build this.
How much milk does it take to produce a gallon of ice cream?
About 3 gallons/12 pounds
The top part of broccoli (what we mainly eat) are called ________?
What are florets
What is another word for sodium?
What is salt