Food Groups 101
This Food Group gives you fiber and long-lasting energy?
What are Whole Grains?
One teaspoon of sugar is equal to how many grams?
What is 4 grams?
What does "mindful eating" mean?
Paying attention to what and how you eat
This body organ pumps blood and is strengthened by regular physical activity.
True or False: Your gut can "talk" to your brain?
What is True?
Name the recommended daily servings of fruits and vegetables.
The front of the package can be misleading. What should you always check instead?
What is the nutrition label or ingredients list?
What should you avoid while eating mindfully?
TV, phones, video games.
What body organ helps manage your blood sugar?
What is the Pancreas?
These types of foods can damage gut health when eaten too often.
What are ultra-processed foods?
Name the food group that Corn Tortillas belong to.
What are whole grains?
What is 39 grams?
One benefit of eating slowly and without distractions.
This condition happens when the body can't use insulin properly.
What is type 2 diabetes?
This daily habit can improve digestion, energy, and reduce stress.
What is physical activity or exercise?
Name one plant-based protein that is part of the protein group.
What is beans, tofu, lentils or hummus?
This rule helps you decide if a food is high or low in a nutrient.
What is the 5/20 rule?
How often should your body feel naturally hungry?
Every 3-5 hours
Name one chronic disease linked to poor food choices?
What is Pre-Diabetes, Diabetes, High Cholesterol, or High Blood Pressure?
Teens need about this many hours of sleep every night.
What is 8-10 hours ?
Name all five MyPlate food groups.
What are fruits, vegetables, grains, protein and dairy?
Name two nutrients we want more than 20% DV of.
What are fiber, calcium, iron, potassium or Vitamin D?
Name two ways you can practice mindful eating.
What is eating without screens, chewing slowly, or listening to your hunger cues?
These fats (found in fried food and fatty meats) raise bad cholesterol.
What are saturated fats?
Name a self-care activity that doesn’t involve your phone or a screen.
What is journaling, deep breathing, talking with a friend, or walking?