To choose whole grain products, check the nutrition label on the package for the percentage of daily value (%DV). The higher the __________ content, the more whole grain in the product.
What is fiber
100
Almonds are a member of this fruit family.
What is peach?
100
This vitamin is the only one that can be synthesized through the skin by exposure to sunlight. It enables our bodies to absorb calcium to build strong bones and teeth. It is found primarily in fortified milk.
What is Vitamin D?
100
Less than 10% of fat should come from this type, which is solid at room temperature, and clogs the hearts’ arteries.
What is Saturated?
100
Since 1980 obesity in 6-11 year old children has…
What is doubled?
200
At least this many ounces of grains should be whole grains consumed on a daily basis.
What is 3 oz?
200
This fruit has more calories than any other.
What is avocado?
200
This vitamin keeps our skin, hair and nails healthy. It also helps with eyesight and night blindness. Good sources are green, yellow or orange veggies, and deep yellow or orange fruits.
What is Vitamin A?
200
Oils contain essential fatty acids, as well as providing the major source of this vitamin in typical American diets. This vitamin helps form red blood cells and muscles.
What is Vitamin E?
200
Toddlers 15-24 months consume more _________ than fruit
What is dessert?
300
To decrease the amount of fat consumed from protein, do this to the fat that appears after cooking.
What is drain it off?
300
This vegetable provides 440% of the RDA of Vitamin A in one serving.
What is sweet potato?
300
This mineral is needed for proper metabolism, and to help regulate the body’s fluid balance. It helps prevent leg cramps, and is commonly found in bananas.
What is Potassium?
300
This type of fat lowers cholesterol and reduces the risk of heart disease. Good sources include nuts, seeds, olives, avocados, and olive and canola oil.
What is Unsaturated (poly or monounsaturated)?
300
Obesity in 12-17 year olds has _________.
What is tripled?
400
Name a cut of beef that is considered one of the leanest.
What is 5. Round steak, top loin, top sirloin, chuck shoulder, and arm roast?
400
This vegetable provides 220% of the RDA of Vitamin C in one serving.
What is Broccoli?
400
This vitamin helps heal wounds and prevent infections. Good sources are found in citrus fruits, melons and berries.
What is Vitamin C?
400
This type of fat is twice as bad as saturated fat, because it raises the “bad” cholesterol (LDL) and lowers the “good” cholesterol. (They are formed when vegetable oils are “hydrogenated” or turned into a solid fat.)
What is Trans fat?
400
The more overweight a child is between ages 7 and 13, the greater the risk of ___________in adulthood.
What is heart disease?
500
Besides “whole wheat,” this is an example of an ingredient that could be listed first on a whole wheat product.
What is Brown rice, bulgur, graham flour, whole grain corn, whole oats or rye, wild rice?
500
This fruit provides 100% of the RDA of Vitamin A in one serving.
What is Cantaloupe?
500
This mineral is the second most abundant one in the body (second only to calcium). It gives hardness to bones and teeth, and good sources are dairy products and egg yolks.
What is Phosphorous?
500
What is the most common vegetable eaten by young children?