Food Groups
The food group that is high nutrients that help make our bones strong.
What is dairy?
It keeps us hydrated!
What is water?
It is not bad or good, just a unit of measurement for energy we consume through food and use for activity.
What is a calorie?
The amount of time you should wash your hands.
What is at least 20 seconds?
Cereal, pasta, bread, rice all fall into this food group. It's Ms. Soule's favorite one.
What are grains?
The main nutrient found in bread, pasta, and rice? Important for giving us energy.
What are carbohydrates or carbs?
If someone didn't consume enough water they could become ______.
Eating foods from each food group everyday would be considered a _________ diet.
What is balanced?
Half of our food consumption should be made up of these two groups. They contain TONS of vitamins and minerals.
What are fruits and vegetables?
The nutrient that is found in foods like butter, oil, and nuts, and important for fueling our bodies.
What is fat?
A food that doesn't have a lot of nutrients but has a lot of calories is often referred to as having this.
What are "empty calories"?
The amount of physical activity a middle schooler should aim to get.
What is 60 minutes?
It helps gain muscle mass because it helps repair muscles and tissues and provides longer lasting energy.
What is protein?
The nutrient that helps build, maintain, and repair body tissues such as muscles and organs?
What is protein?
A food that is very high in nutrients and doesn't have a lot of calories.
The three types of health in the health triangle.
If someone couldn't consume dairy, they could get the same benefits from consuming ________ instead.
What is soy milk?
Found in most foods, especially fruits and veggies! Important for normal growth and nutrition. Sometimes taken as a supplement.
What are vitamins and minerals?
This is found in foods like apples, granola bars, nuts, and helps our digestive system. It can help "keep things regular".
What is fiber?
Smoking and vaping can cause damage to our ______ and make breathing difficult.
What are lungs?