Grain Group Fruit Group Vegetable Group Milk Group Meat & Beans 100 100 100 100 100 200 200 200 200 200 300 300 300 300 300 400 400 400 400 400 500 500 500 500 500

Name four food choices in this category.

All foods made from wheat, rice, oats, cornmeal, barley, such as bread, pasta, oatmeal, breakfast cereals, tortillas, and grits etc.

How many servings for 9-18 year olds are needed in this food category daily?

5-10 ounces

What is the major nutrient found in this category?

Carbohydrate

What is a complex carbohydrate?

A carbohydrate that provides long lasting energy

What are two vitamins often found in this category?

Thiamin, B6, etc.

Name four food choices in this category.

All fresh, frozen, canned, and dried fruits and fruit juices, etc.

How much should 9-18 year olds eat each day?

1.5 to 2.5 cups

Name a common major nutrient found in this group.

Water, Carbohydrate

Name one disease that this category prevents against.

Cancer, Heart Disease

This food group is high in which two vitamins?

A & C

Name four food choices in this category.

All fresh, frozen, canned, and dried vegetables and vegetable juices, etc.

How much do 9-18 year olds need of this category daily?

2-4 Cups

Why should you eat a variety of vegetables?

It supplies different amounts of nutrients.

Which food preparation retains the most nutrients when eating vegetables?

Raw, or lightly steamed

What major nutrient is low in this category?

Fat

How much food found in this category should 9-18 year olds consume daily?

3 cups

Name 3 types of foods found in this category.

All milk products and foods made from milk that have calcium, etc.

What common mineral is found in this group?

Calcium

Why is it especially important for adolescents to eat foods rich in calcium?

Because it helps with bone growth and develpment

Name one food not found in the milk group that can supply calcium.

Leafy dark green vegetables, salmon, broccoli, calcium fortified orange juice, etc.

How much food should be consumed daily in this group for 9-18 year olds?

5-7 Ounces

Name 3 foods that are in this group.

Lean meat, fish, eggs, peanut butter, nuts, peas, dried beans, etc.

Name 2 protein foods that are not a meat source.

Eggs, beans, nuts, etc.

What is the most common major nutrient found in this category?

Protein

Why do we need this group during adolescence?

It builds strong muscles.