What are germs in your own words? Are all germs bad or are there good germs?
Germs are tiny organisms that can't be seen with our eyes alone. Some germs are important to our bodies - they help us grow and stay healthy. Some germs can cause disease and make us very sick.
How many food groups are there? Please name all of them.
There are 4 food groups including: fruits and vegetables, grain products, meat and alternatives and milk and alternatives.
Name the following fruits and vegetables.
Pictures of fruits and vegetables include: romaine lettuce, cucumbers, carrots and tomatoes.
Give me an example of two grain products.
Foods that are made from wheat, rice, oats, cornmeal, barley, or another cereal grain are called grain products.
Logan C/Sky:
Name that item:
Broccoli:
The three most common types of germs are: bacteria, viruses, and fungi.
Name four foods that are less healthy for us and explain why we should limit how much of these items.
These include cakes, pastries, chocolate, candies, cookies, doughnuts, ice cream, french fries, potato chips, etc. Many of these foods have lots of sugar, fat or salt and therefore we should not eat them often.
Which vegetable is more nutritious?
-Sweet potato vs. potato
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The sweet potato is darker so it has more nutrients.
Why are grain products important?
Grain products are important since these foods give us vitamins, minerals, fibre and lots of energy. They help our bodies stay healthy.
Logan C/Sky
Name that item:
Orange:
This helps to block germs from getting into your body. (Hint: Your body is covered with it)
Your skin is an outside layer of your body to keep out all harmful things that could make it sick.
Name the most healthy beverage you should consume and name two drinks that are unhealthy for us.
The most healthy option for us to drink is water and you should drink 8 cups a day to stay hydrated.
Some examples of drinks that are unhealthy for our bodies include: pop, energy drinks, ice caps, and could include things like coffee. Many of these drink are high in sugar.
Name three different ways apples can be found in the grocery store:
Apples can be found in the grocery store in the following ways: fresh apples, apple sauce, dried apples, jarred apples, frozen apple juice, fresh apple juice.
What do you think is better for you, white vs whole wheat bread?
Whole wheat bread is better for you since is has more fibre that white bread. Fibre helps us go to the bathroom.
Logan C/Sky:
Name that item:
Celery:
You can easily spread germs by doing this simple greeting with another person. What is it?
A handshake.
Explain what a kiwifruit looks and tastes like based on our classroom taste test.
Kiwifruit is a delicious berry about the size of a chicken egg. It has a hairy brownish skin with green flesh and small black seeds inside. The fruit has a slightly sweet and sour taste. Kiwifruit is a very healthy fruit to eat because it provides many vitamins and minerals especially vitamin C.
How many servings of vegetables and fruit should we eat daily as an adult?
We should eat 7 servings of vegetables and fruits each day. One serving of vegetables and fruit is about one handful. For leafy vegetables such as lettuce and spinach, one serving is two handfuls.
Name the grain product that is a flat round bread with large holes on the inside when cut in half.
English muffin.
Logan C/Sky
Name that item:
Eggplant:
Before preparing food, it is important to wash your hands. If you are unable to wash your hands, this is another method to clean your hands.
Use hand sanitizer.
Why is it important to eat food from all 4 food groups? Explain why each food group is important to our bodies.
We need to eat foods from all four food groups every day because each food group helps us stay healthy in a different way. For example, vegetables and fruits help our skin, eyes and hair grow healthy. Bread, cereal, pasta and rice give our bodies lots of energy. Milk, cheese, and yogurt help us build strong bones and teeth. Meat, beans, eggs, and nuts help build and repair our muscles.
What are some of the health benefits of eating vegetables and fruit regularly?
Vegetables and fruit are loaded with vitamins, minerals, and fibre. The nutrients in vegetables and fruits help us see in the dark and keep our skin healthy. Fibre helps us go to the bathroom regularly.
How many grain products should we eat everyday as an adult?
For adults, we should eat at least six servings of grain products each day. A serving size is the size of a tennis ball.
Logan C/Sky
Name that item:
Parsnip: