FOOD FACTS
WHAT'S A SERVING
FRUITS & VEGETABLES
MILK MATTERS
Hodgepodge
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
The majority of your food calories should come from these groups.
What are Fruits and vegetables.
200
Although often considered a vegetable, this food is actually a fruit.
What is a tomato?
200
1 cup of this food that often comes in 2% fat, 1% fat, or no-fat varieties is a serving.
What is milk?
200
This vegetable is a fungus.
What is a mushroom?
200
Milk contains this mineral that helps build strong bones and teeth.
What is Calcium?
200
This object can be compared to a 1/4 cup serving of a food.
What is a golf ball?
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
This purple vegetable, often used to make a popular Italian dish, is important for healthy aging.
What is eggplant?
300
This vitamin found in milk helps maintain skin and vision and also helps regulate the immune system.
What is Vitamin A?
300
This is the appropriate calorie requiremebts for teen girls, active women and most men.
What is 2000?
400
This vegetable contains more water than a watermelon.
What is iceberg lettuce?
400
A 3/4 cup of this, is considered a serving in the fruit or vegetable groups.
What is juice?
400
This is another name for dried plums.
What is a prune?
400
Fat-Free milk is usually called this on the carton.
What is skim milk?
400
How many calories are in one gram of fat?
9
500
This food in the milk group contains live cultures that are called pro-biotics. They help you go to the bathroom more regular.
What is yogurt?
500
12 oz. of this popular beverage in the "others" category is a common serving size.
What is soda?
500
This green vegetable, often eaten raw, contains high amounts of Vitamin C. If left too long in the garden, turns into a flower.
What is broccoli?
500
You should avoid drinking this type of milk or any products made from it as it may be unsafe to drink.
What is non-pasteurized?
500
What are the 6 major nutrients?
Carbohydrates, protein, water, vitamins, minerals, fat