Agriculture
Teacher Facts
Definitions
MyPlate
100

What does it mean when a crop is "in-season"?

Time to harvest

Crop can be found in the grocery store.

100

What is my favorite number?

Lucky # 7
100

Germination

Beginning of growth

100

What are the 5 food groups?

Fruits Grains Protein Vegetables Dairy

200

NC ranks #1 in the world for _______________ production.

Sweetpotato

200

What 2 jobs do I have at Littleton Academy other than teaching?

School Nutritionist

Yearbook Advisor

200

PPM

Parts Per Million

200

Which food group do you need to consume the least of per day?

dairy
300

Describe the farm to table process (4 step minimum)

Harvest->Process->Package->Transport

300

Which LA teacher did I live with during college?

Ms. Curley

300

Oxidation

a normal process that occurs in our bodies in which an electron is removed from an atom, but if it occurs too quickly can result in diseases or premature cell aging

300

What US government organization created MyPlate?

USDA

400

What does it mean when a plant is perennial vs when a plant is annual

Perennial means it will come back in following years

Annual means that it has to be replanted each year

400

What degree did I go to college for?

Master of Science in Nutrition Research

400

Enzyme

Substances that help speed up reactions by breaking things down

400

What is the purpose of MyPlate?

To serve as a guide for a well balanced meal

500
What is the difference between a taproot and a fibrous root? Provide examples of each

Taproot = larger main root(s) - carrot, tree

Fibrous = many thin roots all similar in size - lettuce, flowers

500

What class did I teach at ECU?

Vitamins & Minerals

500

What are the 3 categories on the pH scale and what are their ranges?

acidic 0-5

neutral 6-8

basic 9-14

500

What did MyPlate take the place of when it was introduced in 2011?

Food Pyramid