Food and Nutrition Review

Question 1

What color represents each food group?

Answer 1

Red=Fruits
Green=Vegetables
Orange=Grains
Blue=Dairy
Purple=Protein

Question 2

How many food groups?

Answer 2

1=Fruits
2=Vegetables
3=Grains
4=Dairy
5=Protein

Question 3

What is your daily recommended serving size for each of the food groups

Answer 3

Fruit= 2 cups
Vegetables= 2 1/2 cups
Grains= 6 ounces
Dairy= 3 cups
Protein= 5 1/2 ounces

Question 4

What is the slogan for each food group?

Answer 4

Fruit= “Focus on whole fruits”
Vegetables= “Vary your veggies”
Grains=” Make half your grains whole grains”
Dairy= “ Get calcium rich foods”
Protein= “Vary your protein routine”

Question 5

What are some examples of foods found in each food group?

Answer 5

Fruit= Peaches, Honeydew, Raspberries, and Mango.
Vegetables= Cilantro, Mushrooms, Celery, and Tomatoes.
Grains= Popcorn, brown rice, crackers, and whole-grain bread.
Dairy= Whole milk, Soy milk yogurt, Mozzarella cheese, and Cheddar cheese.
Protein=Pork, brown beans, chicken eggs, and grilled chicken.

Question 6

What is the difference between power calories and empty calories?

Answer 6

The difference between a power calorie and an empty calorie is a power calorie, is a nutrient dense food while an empty calorie gives you no nutrients and energy to get through your day.

Question 7

What are the 3 no-no’s?

Answer 7

1. Sodium/salt
2. Sugar
3. Fats- trans and saturated

Question 8

What are the results of choosing a poor diet?

Answer 8

The results of choosing a poor diet lead to higher chances of health risks including Diabetes and Cancer.

Question 9

What are the 6 essential nutrients that our bodies need to grow?

Answer 9

1. carbohydrates
2. proteins
3. fats
4. vitamins
5. minerals
6. water