Fun Food Facts
Drying grapes creates which new food?
Raisins
Milk and yogurt contain this mineral that helps build strong bones.
Daily double: How many servings of dairy should a school-aged child get per day?
Calcium
3 servings
Give an example of a healthy after school snack that contains 2 different food groups.
Answers will vary.
True or false: I should eat the same foods from each food group every day.
What is one type of aerobic exercise you can do to strengthen your cardiovascular system?
Running, swimming, dancing, walking, biking.
True or false: Honey can last forever because of its natural antibacterial and antimicrobial properties.
TRUE
This is known as the "sunshine vitamin" and helps strengthen your bones and immune system.
Vitamin D
If a nutrition label shows 150 calories per serving and you eat two servings, how many calories did you consume?
300 calories
What percentage of your plate should be fruits and vegetables?
50%
True or false: Energy drinks are the best way to hydrate your body during exercise.
FALSE
True or false: White chocolate does NOT contain any chocolate.
TRUE
This vitamin is associated with our vision and can be found in foods such as sweet potatoes, green leafy vegetables, carrots, animal liver
vitamin A
What does an "empty calorie food" mean?
*Double jeopardy: Provide an example of an empty calorie food
Foods that provide a high number of calories but lack essential nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, fiber, and protein
ex. chips, cookies, soda, donuts
Name a food in the protein group that is NOT a meat.
Eggs, fish, beans, nuts
Name 2 benefits of exercise.
(Answers will vary) Improved sleep, increased muscle mass, strengthens bones, improved energy levels, decreased blood sugar and blood pressure, strengthened cardiovascular system, boosts self-esteem, improves mood
Which fruit is the only fruit with seeds on the outside?
Strawberry
This mineral, found in spinach and red meats, helps carry oxygen in your blood.
*Daily double: If you do not get enough of this mineral, what is that condition called?
Iron
Iron deficiency anemia
This nutrient helps with digestion, helps us stay fuller longer, helps stabilize blood sugar levels and is found in foods like whole grains, fruits, and vegetables.
Fiber
The grains group is divided into simple carbohydrates and complex carbohydrates (whole grains). Provide an example of a whole grain food.
*Daily double: What percentage of our grains should be complex carbohydrates (whole grains)?
Ex: whole grain bread, whole grain pasta, brown rice, popcorn, oatmeal
50%
This nutrient helps you build and repair muscle tissue after exercising. (macronutrient)
Protein
What dip originated in the Middle East, is made of chickpeas and is an excellent source of protein?
Hummus
Name one vitamin or mineral (excluding ones already discussed today) and its main function in the body.
Answers will vary.
How are ingredients listed on a food label?
In order from most prominent to least
What are the 5 main food groups found on the MyPlate?
Grains, protein, vegetables, fruit, dairy
How many minutes of moderate-to-vigorous intensity exercise is recommended per day for school aged children and adolescents?
60