What is Food Safety?
The steps we take to reduce the amount of bacteria on our food.
Name a Food Safety rule.
Wash hands, keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold, wash fruits and vegetables before eating, keep surfaces clean
What is the Temperature Danger Zone?
40 degrees to 140 degrees. Bacteria grows most rapidly.
What mineral is found in Dairy Foods?
Calcium
Name 2 foods from the Dairy group.
Milk, yogurt, cheese....
Why is calcium important?
Builds strong bones and teeth.
How many servings of dairy foods do we need every day?
3 cups
Name 2 foods in the Protein group.
Beef, turkey, chicken, pork, fish, eggs, nuts, seeds, beans, peanut butter
Why do we need protein?
To grow muscles and repair skin.
What is the only way to make muscles bigger and stronger?
Physical activity
Name 2 food from the Grains group.
bread, rice, cereal, pasta, tortilla, crackers, quinoa,
Name the 3 parts of a whole grain.
Bran, Germ, Endosperm
How much grain foods do we need each day?
Girls: 6 ounces Boys: 6-7 ounces
What nutrients do we get from grains?
Iron and Fiber
How many cups of vegetables do we need each day?
Girls: 2 cups Boys: 2.5 cups
How many cups of fruit do we need each day?
1.5 cups
