Protein
Name your favorite source of protein.
Possible answers: chicken nuggets, tofu, ribs, beans, yogurt, chocolate milk
Name your favorite vegetable:
Broccoli, spinach, brussel sprouts, potatoes, cauliflower, corn, mushroom
Why is fruit important?
provides fiber, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals which helps with the immune system and digestion
True or False? The body needs Vitamin D to asorb calcium.
True! You can eat calcium, but you're body won't use it without vitamin D.
True or false: Grains are the easiest food group for our body to turn into energy.
True! Grains are the first thing that our body digests for energy.
True or false. Protein is only found in meat products.
False, protein can also be found in beans, legumes, vegetables, dairy products, tofu, and fortified foods.
True or false: All vegetables are gross and taste like leaves.
False, even if you don't like vegetables you can hide them in other foods like pasta, smoothies, salads, and even brownies!
Name 5 fruits:
Possible answers: Bananas, apples, oranges, cherries, grapes, pineapple, mango, lemons, strawberries, blueberries, peaches, raisins, apricots, prunes
Name your favorite source of calcium:
Ice cream, chocolate milk, yogurt, string cheese, broccoli, avocado, eggs, green beans
True of False: Eating carbs/grains makes you gain weight.
False: Eating TOO MANY carbs /grains can make you gain weight as an adult, if you eat too little, you could get sick!
Why is protein important?
Possible answers: builds & repairs muscles, fixes damaged cells, fights sickness, stabilizes energy and mood
Give an example of how a vegetable supports you:
Example: Carrots --> Vitamin A --> Eye health
Other examples:
Broccoli --> Fiber --> Digestion
Sweet potatoes --> Potassium --> Blood Pressure
Spinach --> Iron --> Energy
True or false: Juice counts as a serving of fruit.
True! 100% fruit juices contain similiar vitamin and fiber amount as a serving of fruit.
True or false: Milk from dairy cows is the only source of calcium. Explain your answer.
False. You can find calcium in vegetables, nuts, and fortified juices.
What is your favorite source of grains?
Possible answers: Bread, crackers, rice, popcorn, oatmeal
Examples: animal meat, tofu, beans, greek yogurt, fortified foods, legumes
Name 5 vegetables:
Examples: broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, sweet potatoes, spinach, kale, onion, lettuce, brussels sprouts, celery, cabbage, cucumber, asparagus, beets, pump
What is your favorite fruit?
Possible answers: Apple, banana, dates, blueberries, plums, peaches, apricots, dragonfruit
Why is calcium important?
Possible answers: Builds muscles and bones, helps nerves talk to eachother
Name 5 sources of grains.
Examples: quinoa, rice, whole wheat bread, oats, farro, barley
What is a sneaky vitamin that we usually get from protein sources? What does it do? (Hint: It has a number in it.)
B12, gives us energy
Why are vegetables important?
Provide fiber for digestion and weight regulation
Vitamins for development and organ support
Lower risk of disease and cancers, eating 5 or more vegetables a day is linked to a longer lifespan
Name a fruit and a benefit it provides:
Apples-> fiber -> helps digestion
Possible answers:
Oranges -> Vitamin C -> immune system
Bananas-> potassium -> muscle cramps
Berries -> antioxidants -> inflamation & cell health
Name 5 sources of calcium:
Milk, soy products, cheese, yogurt, tofu, salmon, leafy greens,
Why are grains important?
Carbohydrates are the brain's MAIN energy source, Helps vitamins travel through the body, maintains physical energy source, supports good mood