Fueling Up
Which is healthier: An apple or a bag of potato chips?
An apple
This group includes bread, rice, and pasta and is at the bottom of the pyramid.
Grains.
These are the numbers that tell you how much "energy" is in the food.
This "C" veggie is crunchy, orange, and helps your eyesight.
Carrots
True or False: Candy is a food group you should eat every day.
False
Which is healthier: Grilled chicken or a fried chicken nugget?
Grilled chicken
This group includes milk and cheese.
Dairy
This tells you how many people the whole box is meant to feed.
Serving size
This fruit is yellow, easy to peel, and gives you quick energy.
Banana
True or False: Potatoes are considered a "Grain."
False
Which is healthier: Whole wheat bread or white bread?
Whole wheat bread.
This group includes chicken, eggs, and beans to help you grow.
Protein
If you want to avoid a " crash," you should look for a number that is low in this.
sugar
This "tiny tree" vegetable is dark green and full of vitamins.
Broccoli
This green fruit is creamy and is the main ingredient in guacamole.
Avocado.
Which is healthier: A piece of grilled chicken or a slice of pepperoni pizza?
Grilled chicken.
Should we eat more fruits or vegetables?
Vegetables
On the ingredient list, which ingredient is the one there is the most of?
The very first one listed.
This red fruit has its seeds on the outside instead of the inside.
Strawberry
Name a food that gives you protein but does not come from an animal.
Beans, Nuts, Tofu, or Lentils.
Which is healthier: A whole orange or a glass of orange juice?
A whole orange (because it has fiber and less concentrated sugar).
Why is the "Fats and Sweets" group at the very top of the pyramid?
we should eat the least of it.
If a bottle of juice has 2 servings and each serving has 15g of sugar, how much sugar is in the whole bottle?
30 grams.
Name a "purple" food that isn't a fruit (hint: it's a vegetable!)
Eggplant (or purple cabbage/onion).
Why is it better to eat a variety of colors (the "Rainbow") instead of just one color?
Different colors provide different vitamins and minerals your body needs.