1. Project Sponsors USDA project funded through the Food Stamp Program
School District of Philadelphia
Nutrition Center Department of Bioscience & Biotechnology, Drexel University
To find out how the Food Stamp Program can help you buy healthy foods, contact the PA Department of Public Welfare’s toll-free Helpline at This material was funded by the Pennsylvania Nutrition Education Program and USDA’s Food Stamp Program. This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

2. MyPyramid and Nutrients
Nutrition Jeopardy!
MyPyramid and Nutrients
Energy Balance
Drinks
Snacks
Fast Food
Wild Card
100
200
300
400
500

3. Name three of the 6 food groups.
MyPyramid for 100
Name three of the 6 food groups.
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5. MyPyramid for 100 Grains/ Orange Vegetables/ Green Fruits/ Red
Dairy/ Blue
Meat & Beans/ Purple
Discretionary Calories/Yellow/Junk Food
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Since you have “yellow” for one group, add the colors to the other groups. It seems like a good reinforcement of the pyramid.

6. Name a healthy way to cook meat, chicken, or fish.
MyPyramid for 200
Name a healthy way to cook meat, chicken, or fish.
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8. MyPyramid for 200
Bake
Grill
Broil
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9. Name five green vegetables.
MyPyramid for 300
Name five green vegetables.
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11. MyPyramid for 300 Lettuce Celery Green Pepper Broccoli Peas Beans
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12. Name two NON-ANIMAL choices from the meat group or purple.
MyPyramid for 400
Name two NON-ANIMAL choices from the meat group or purple.
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14. MyPyramid for 400 Beans- kidney, black, baked
Seeds- sunflower, pumpkin
Soy products- milk
Nuts
Peas
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15. MyPyramid for 500
Name a mixed food dish (like a sandwich) that has ingredients from 3 or more food groups.
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17. MyPyramid for 500 Pizza Salad Lasagna Burrito Yogurt Parfait
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18. Where should we look to find the number of calories per serving?
Energy Balance for 100
Where should we look to find the number of calories per serving?
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20. Energy Balance for 100
The Nutrition Facts Label
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21. Energy Balance for 200 Is a healthy diet also a fat-free diet?
State your answer and why.
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23. Energy Balance for 200
20-35% of our calories should come from fat, and less than 10% should come from saturated fat.
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24. Energy Balance for 300 Name three different sources of fiber. Correct20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

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26. Energy Balance for 300 Beans Whole Grains Vegetables Baked potatoes
Fruit
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27. Energy Balance for 400 Name the two types of carbohydrates. Correct 2019 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

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29. Energy Balance for 400
Simple
Complex
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30. Energy Balance for 500
Name the three nutrients that supply us with energy and/or calories.
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32. Energy Balance for 500
Carbohydrates
Protein
Fat
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33. Drinks for 100 What kind of juice counts as a serving of fruit?
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35. Drinks for 100
100% fruit juice
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36. Drinks for 200
Approximately how many calories are in a medium (20 ounce) soda?
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38. Drinks for 200
Approximately 200 calories
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39. Drinks for 300
Does whole milk provides more vitamins and minerals than a low-fat milk?
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41. Drinks for 300
Lower fat milks contain the same amount of vitamins, minerals, and protein as whole milk. Whole milk simply contains more fat.
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42. Drinks for 400
If a beverage has 20 grams of sugar per serving and 3 servings per bottle, how many grams of sugar are in the whole bottle?
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44. Drinks for 400 60 grams of sugar
20 grams per serving X 3 servings = 60g
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45. Drinks for 500
What is the difference between the sugar found in sodas and the sugar found in 100% fruit juice or milk?
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47. Drinks for 500
Soda contains added sugar, while 100% fruit juice and milk contain natural sugar, in the form of fructose and lactose.
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48. Snacks for 100 Name two high fat snacks. Correct 20 19 18 17 16 15 1413 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

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50. Snacks for 100
Chips
Pastries
Candy Bars
French Fries
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51. Snacks for 200 What percentage of fat is considered to be high?
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53. Snacks for 200
20% Daily Value or higher
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54. Snacks for 300 Does fat-free or low-fat always means less calories?
Correct 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

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56. Snacks for 300
Most of the time sugar is used in place of the fat, adding calories to the food.
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57. Snacks for 400 Name a characteristic of a healthy snack. Correct 20 1918 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

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59. Snacks for 400 Low-fat Contains fiber Contains vitamins and minerals
Low sodium
Low cholesterol
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60. Name one of the six rules of snacking.
Snacks for 500
Name one of the six rules of snacking.
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62. Snacks for 500 Back to Board Smaller portions Not front of the TV
Am I really hungry?
Choose low fat snacks from MyPyramid
Kitchen is a good place to snack
Sit down, slow down, savor and enjoy.
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63. Fast Food for 100
Name one way of making healthier choices at a fast food restaurant.
Correct 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

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65. Fast Food for 100 Choose smaller portions
Choose grilled chicken instead of beef
Go light on the toppings
Choose water instead of soda
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66. Fast Food for 200
How many times per week does the average American dine out?
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68. Fast Food for 200
4 times per week
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69. Fast Food for 300
Are salads are always the best choice on most menus? State your answer and why.
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71. Fast Food for 300
No. Salads often contain cheese, meat, dressings, and other toppings that are packed with fat and calories.
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72. Fast Food for 400
Name a characteristic of sauces like mayonnaise, salad dressings, cheese, and bacon that make them an unhealthy addition to your meal.
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74. Fast Food for 400
They are often times high in fat and calories, especially saturated fat that is very unhealthy for you.
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75. Fast Food for 500
Will ordering a super size soda will add a considerable amount of fat to your meal? State your answer and why.
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77. Fast Food for 500
No, soda does not contain fat, but it does contain a large amount of sugar that can add many calories to your meal.
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78. Wild Card for 100 Name one change in the new MyPyramid. Correct 20 1918 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

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80. Wild Card for 100 Physical Activity
Make half of our grains whole grains
Reduce the intake of added sugar
It can be customized for the needs of individuals at
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81. Wild Card for 200
Name a health problem that is associated with an unhealthy diet.
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83. Wild Card for 200 Back to Board Heart Disease Heart Attack Diabetes
Obesity
High Blood Pressure
High Cholesterol
Stroke
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84. Wild Card for 300
What is the recommended amount of physical activity per day? (give answer in minutes)
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86. Wild Card for 300
30-60 minutes
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87. Wild Card for 400
Does our body break-down complex carbohydrates faster or slower than simple carbohydrates?
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89. Wild Card for 400
It takes our body a longer amount of time to break-down complex carbohydrates, simple carbohydrates are broken down quickly. Complex carbohydrates are good for long term energy.
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90. Wild Card for 500
By the year 2010, will half of all children (age 5-18) will be overweight? Give your answer and a reason why.
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92. Wild Card for 500 Yes. Too much ‘screen time’ Too little exercise
Portion distortion
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