MyPlate
Name the five food groups on MyPlate
fruits, veggies, grains, protein, and dairy
Which of these nutrients can you get from eating whole fruit that is not usually found in juice?
Vitamins
Minerals
Fiber
Sugar
What should you always bring to the grocery store with you?
a list
Name a healthy snack combination (2 food groups)
Apples & PB
Carrots & Hummus
Trail Mix
Popcorn & Almonds
Etc
Name 3 whole grains
Whole wheat bread, pasta, crackers, etc.
Oats
Barley
Quinoa
Corn
Popcorn
Rice
Half of your plate should be filled with…
fruits & veggies
Which of the following counts as part of the Fruit Group?
Canned peaches
Dried apricots
100% orange juice
Fresh strawberries
All of the above
True or false: you should go grocery shopping while hungry to help you save money.
false
Name 3 snacks we should limit in our diet
Soda
Candy
Chips
Fries
Etc
True or false: The grains group is the only food group on MyPlate that contains carbohydrates
False-grains, dairy, fruits, veggies, and plant protein all contain some carbohydrates
This food group is the building blocks for our body
protein
What vitamin gives carrots and sweet potatoes their orange color?
vitamin A/ beta carotene
Which is usually more expensive: generic brands or name brands
name brands
Name 2 benefits that come from eating snacks
Increased energy & focus
Better mood
Get more nutrients
How many minutes of physical activity should teens get daily? (At least)
60 minutes
This food groups strengthens our bones and teeth? Name the nutrient, too.
dairy
calcium and vitamin d
What do fruits have that make them sweet?
Vitamin C
Fiber
Fructose
Protein
Name 2 ways you can save money on produce.
-buy in-season
-buy when on sale
-buy canned or frozen options
How can you tell if a snack is good for you or not?
Read the nutrition facts label
How many servings of fruits and vegetables are recommended daily? (Combined)
Five (2-Fruit, 3-Veggies)
What percentage of Americans follow the US dietary guidelines?
a) 52%
b) 25%
c) fewer than 10%
d) 72%
What color of fruits and vegetables should you eat the most?
A variety
Name 3 easy quick meals you can make at home instead of going to eat out.
quesadillas, flatbread pizza, bean tacos, grilled cheese, brinner, baked potato, etc.
Name an example of a good snack before and after exercise
Before: toast w/ jam or PB, granola bar, banana, 100% fruit juice, graham crackers, etc.
After: chocolate milk, smoothie (with protein), yogurt parfait, PB&J, pretzels & hummus, etc.
Name the three macronutrients
Carbohydrates, protein, fat