How many food food groups are on MyPlate?
5
What takes up half of Myplate?
Fruits and Vegetables
True or False: Beans are a protein.
True! And they have lots of fiber, too!
What are the five food groups found on MyPlate?
Fruits, Vegetables, Grains, Protein, Dairy
MyPlate used to be called ______.
The Food Pyramid
Why is it important to “Eat a Rainbow”?
Because different colors have different vitamins and nutrients.
This color fruit or vegetable is good for your heart health.
Red
Why is it important to eat carrots?
They are good for your eyes.
Which vegetable has lots of protein for muscle strength?
Spinach and dark greens
How many cups of fruits and vegetables should we eat a day?
5
The nutrient that we get from eating whole grains?
Fiber
True or False: If bread is brown, it is whole grain.
False!
How do you know if something is whole grain?
Whole grain should be the first ingredient on the list or it should say 100% whole grain.
What type of grain breaks down faster in our body. Whole Grain or Refined Grain?
Refined Grain
How many parts are there in a whole grain?
3 - The bran, germ, and endosperm
