Food Basics
Healthy Alternatives
Food Labels
Gut Health
Occupational Therapy
100

These two food groups make up half of a balanced plate.

What are vegetables and fruits?

100

This is a natural sweetener that never spoils.

What is honey?

100

If the label lists 150 calories per serving and you eat two servings, this is how many calories you consume.

What is 300 calories?

100

This organ is called the second brain.

What is the gut?

100

It helps you get back to doing the things you love—like cooking, gardening, or dancing in the kitchen!

What is occupational therapy?

200

15.5 cups per day for men and 11.5 cups per day for women.

What is the recommended daily water intake?

200

Instead of soda, this bubbly alternative can satisfy cravings while being better for hydration and health.

What is sparkling water (or lemon water, Olipop, or Poppy)?

200

This is the standard daily calorie intake used as a reference point on Nutrition Facts labels.

What is 2,000 calories?

200

These microbes feed "good bacteria".

What is prebiotics?

200

This everyday place becomes a therapy zone when OTs help you cook safely with tools, tips, and confidence.

What is the kitchen?

300

These five food groups make up a balanced plate.

What are vegetables, grains, fruits, dairy, and protein?

300

Instead of white rice or white bread, this type of grain is a healthier, fiber-rich alternative.

What is whole grain (such as brown rice, whole wheat bread, or oats)?

300

This term refers to the amount of beneficial nutrients a food contains relative to its calorie content.

What is nutrient density?

300

These good microbes make vitamins and fight germs. 

What is probiotics?

300

These OT interventions—like grab bars or modified furniture—are designed to support safety and independence at home.

What is home modifications?

400

Women over age 50 should aim for 1,200 milligrams of this mineral per day to support bone health.

What is calcium?

400

Instead of potato chips, reach for this crunchy snack that’s high in protein and fiber.

What are roasted chickpeas or air-popped popcorn?

400

This section of the Nutrition Facts label shows the quantity of food that the listed nutrient information refers to.
 

What is serving size?

400

Beans and grains have this gut-boosting carb.

What is fiber?

400

OTs help with this type of wellness that connects you to others, lifts your spirits, and keeps loneliness away.

What is social participation or mental wellness?

500

This vitamin is harder to absorb with age and may require supplementation, along with Vitamin D.

What is Vitamin B12?

500

By eating here you can reduce sodium intake.

What is at home?

500

Among the three types of fat listed on Nutrition Facts labels, this one is considered the healthiest for heart health.

What is unsaturated fat?

500

This communication pathway between the gut and the brain helps explain why emotions like stress can trigger digestive discomfort.

What is the gut-brain connection?
500

These three parts of you—your body, your brain, and your mood—are all supported by OT as you age.

What are physical, cognitive, and emotional health?