Are You Smarter Than a Vegetable? 1,000,000 5th Grade Vitamins 5th Grade Baking 4th Grade Vegetables 4th Grade Food Pyramid 3rd Grade Protein 3rd Grade School Lunch 2nd Grade Dairy 2nd Grade Whole Grains 1st Grade Fruit 1st Grade Breakfast 500, , , ,000 50,000 25,000 10,000 5,000 2,000 1,000

5th Grade Vitamins Which of the following is a fat soluble vitamin? A. Vitamin C B. Vitamin B12 C. Vitamin D D. Vitamin B6 Which of the following is a fat soluble vitamin? A. Vitamin C B. Vitamin B12 C. Vitamin D D. Vitamin B6

5th Grade Vitamins Answer Vitamin D Fat Soluble vitamins include K, A, D and E. These vitamins are absorbed in the intestinal tract with the help of fats. Water soluble vitamins include the 8 B Vitamins & Vitamin C. They dissolve easy in water and are readily excreted from the body. Vitamin D Fat Soluble vitamins include K, A, D and E. These vitamins are absorbed in the intestinal tract with the help of fats. Water soluble vitamins include the 8 B Vitamins & Vitamin C. They dissolve easy in water and are readily excreted from the body. Return

5th Grade Baking Which of the following ingredients is a leavening agent? A. All Purpose Flour B. Sugar C. Baking Soda Which of the following ingredients is a leavening agent? A. All Purpose Flour B. Sugar C. Baking Soda

5th Grade Baking Answer Baking Soda Leavening agents allow baked goods to rise as they are heated. Other leaveners include baking powder and yeast. Baking Soda Leavening agents allow baked goods to rise as they are heated. Other leaveners include baking powder and yeast. Return

4th Grade Vegetables True or False: Most vegetables are naturally low in fat and calories. None have cholesterol. True or False: Most vegetables are naturally low in fat and calories. None have cholesterol.

4th Grade Vegetables Answer True Sauces or seasonings may add fat, calories or cholesterol, but vegetables are naturally good for you! True Sauces or seasonings may add fat, calories or cholesterol, but vegetables are naturally good for you! Return

4th Grade Food Pyramid What do each of the following represent on the Food Guide Pyramid? RedOrange YellowBlue Green Steps Purple What do each of the following represent on the Food Guide Pyramid? RedOrange YellowBlue Green Steps Purple

4th Grade Food Pyramid Answer Red- FruitsYellow- Oils Green- VegetablesPurple- Meat & Beans Orange- GrainsBlue- Milk Steps- Be physically active for at least 30 minutes most days of the week. Children and Teens should be active 60 minutes most days. Red- FruitsYellow- Oils Green- VegetablesPurple- Meat & Beans Orange- GrainsBlue- Milk Steps- Be physically active for at least 30 minutes most days of the week. Children and Teens should be active 60 minutes most days. Return

3rd Grade Protein Which of the following is the best source of protein? A. Eggplant B. Beans C. Potatoes Which of the following is the best source of protein? A. Eggplant B. Beans C. Potatoes

3rd Grade Protein Answer Beans Beans can be counted in the Meat Group or the Vegetable Group. They are an excellent source of protein, which is a building block for bones, muscles, cartilage, skin and blood. Beans Beans can be counted in the Meat Group or the Vegetable Group. They are an excellent source of protein, which is a building block for bones, muscles, cartilage, skin and blood. Return

3rd Grade School Lunch What is your favorite subject? A. Math B. Science C. School Lunch What is your favorite subject? A. Math B. Science C. School Lunch

3rd Grade School Lunch Answer School Lunch…of course!!! Return

2nd Grade Dairy True or False: Calcium is essential to build strong bones. True or False: Calcium is essential to build strong bones.

2nd Grade Dairy Answer True Milk and milk products are a great source of calcium. potassium, vitamin D, and protein. The intake of milk products is especially important to bone health during childhood and adolescence, when bone mass is being built. True Milk and milk products are a great source of calcium. potassium, vitamin D, and protein. The intake of milk products is especially important to bone health during childhood and adolescence, when bone mass is being built. Return

2nd Grade Whole Grains How do you know if a product is whole grain? How do you know if a product is whole grain?

2nd Grade Whole Grains Answer Look for the first ingredient on the ingredient label to have “whole” before the grain’s name. Whole grains- contain the entire grain including the Bran, Endosperm and Germ. Refined Grains- Bran and Germ are removed Enriched Grains- Certain vitamins and minerals are added back after processing. Fiber is not added back to most enriched grains. White Wheat- Milled from white whole wheat, rather than red. It has all the fiber and nutrition of traditional whole wheat, with milder flavor and lighter color. 100% Wheat- The only grain in the product is wheat. It may not be “whole wheat”. Multi-Grain- Made from at least two different types of grains, however, the grains could have been refined. Look for the first ingredient on the ingredient label to have “whole” before the grain’s name. Whole grains- contain the entire grain including the Bran, Endosperm and Germ. Refined Grains- Bran and Germ are removed Enriched Grains- Certain vitamins and minerals are added back after processing. Fiber is not added back to most enriched grains. White Wheat- Milled from white whole wheat, rather than red. It has all the fiber and nutrition of traditional whole wheat, with milder flavor and lighter color. 100% Wheat- The only grain in the product is wheat. It may not be “whole wheat”. Multi-Grain- Made from at least two different types of grains, however, the grains could have been refined. Return

1st Grade Fruits Name this fruit:

1st Grade Fruits Answer KIWI! Return

1st Grade Breakfast What is considered the most important meal of the day? Why?

1st Grade Breakfast Answer Breakfast, because it gives you energy to start the day! Return

Million Dollar Question What milk product did the US Agriculture Dept. propose as a substitute for meat in school lunches, in 1996?

Million Dollar Answer Yogurt Return

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