Dietary Guidelines/VOCAB
How many cups of fruit should a person have each day?
2 cups
Which food group includes milk, yogurt, and cheese?
Dairy
A tag or sticker on packaged food providing essential information to help us make better food choices for our diet and health.
What is food labels!
What is the main way we get the ability to know lots of information about the food we are putting into our bodies.
What is reading food labels
Which drink is the healthiest choice most of the time?
Water
Name three snack foods in the Grains food group
Bread, rolls, buns, cereal, pasta, Mac and cheese, crackers
Which nutrient is the body's main source of energy?
Carbohydrates
List 3 things that are included on food labels.
Serving Size, Servings per container, Calories, %DV, Fat Sugar, Nutrients, Ingredients, Sodium, Cholesterol
What problems can come from eating too much sugary snacks and drinks?
They can cause cavities, energy crashes, and weight gain
Which nutrient helps keep your bones strong?
Calcium
A substance in food that helps your body grow and stay healthy
What is nutrients
Which food group helps build and repair muscles?
Protein
Where on the food label can you find the serving size?
At the top of the Nutrition Facts label
Give 3 examples of foods with bad fats (saturated fat)
French Fries
Cake
Processed Oils
Which system in the human body pumps blood?
Circulatory system
What percentage of grains should be whole grains?
at least half.
Which food group is the best source of calcium and why is calcium important?
Dairy; it helps build strong bones and teeth
What does % Daily Value (%DV) tell you on a food label?
How much a nutrient contributes to a daily diet
How often should kids be physically active each day?
60 minutes
Why is the ozone layer important to life on Earth?
It protects us from harmful UV rays
The name of our current national healthy eating plan.
MyPlate!!!
A meal includes chicken, rice, and cheese. Which food group is missing?
Fruits and/or vegetables
Describe the difference between total fat, saturated fat on the food label, & what is unsaturated fat vs. saturated fat?
Total fat is the total amount of fat in one serving of food, it includes all types of fat combined, such as saturated fat and unsaturated fat...Eating too much saturated fat can increase heart health risks... unsaturated fat (Healthier Fat)
Name one healthy habit and explain how it helps your body.
EX> Getting enough sleep helps your body grow and recover
Which part of the Earth do we live on: core, mantle, or crust?
Crust