Jeopardy Game Answer Key Fun Fruit Facts: $100- This yellow fruit is a natural antacid effect in the body, so if you have heart burn try eating a for soothing relief. Answer: What is a Banana? One large banana (about 8 inches long) is equal to one serving of fruit and has about 100 calories. Bananas are high in potassium, magnesium, B vitamins, vitamin C and fiber. $200- This fruit grows on a tree and is the most fiber-rich around. It has more dietary fiber than most other fruits, including apples. Answer: What are pears? One medium-sized pear has up to 6 grams of fiber, about one-quarter of the daily value. Since most of the fruit s fiber is found in its skin, think twice before peeling! $300- These superfood fruits are full of heart-healthy phytonutrients, antioxidants and soluble fiber. Answer: What are Berries? Try blueberries, strawberries, cranberries or raspberries in cereal or yogurt. (Either fresh, or as juice, or freeze-dried). $400- This fruit is packed with the biggest nutritional punch of any fruit in your produce aisle. It beats oranges in Vitamin C with twice the nutrients. Its green interior contains high-potassium, low-salt alternative to bananas. Answer: What are kiwis? Kiwi is a great source of Vitamin E, potassium, fiber, and high in Vitamin C. Two medium kiwis have only 90 calories. $500- Which of these nutrients can you get from eating whole fruit that is not usually found in juice? A. Vitamins B. Minerals C. Fiber D. Sugar Answer: C. What is fiber? Fiber is found in the pulp of the fruit. When juice is made (either commercially or at home with a juicer), the pulp is usually removed. Unfortunately, the fiber goes with it. TIP: Keep all fruit and vegetable nutrients by opting for blended Smoothies.
Fun Veggie Facts: $100- is a member of the cabbage family, which may help prevent certain types of cancer. has as much calcium per ounce as milk. Answer: What Broccoli? Fresh broccoli contains more nutrients than frozen broccoli. Good source of vitamin A, folate, iron, calcium and fiber. $200- This water-rich vegetable is a low-cal dipping staple which can help clean plaque from teeth and freshen breathe as well. Answer: What is Celery? 2 large stalks of celery count as 1 cup in the choosemyplate.gov Vegetable Group. $300- What was the first vegetable to grow in space? Answer: What is a potato? According to the USDA Dietary Guidelines and choosemyplate.gov a serving of potato is 1 cup diced, mashed or baked or 1 medium boiled potato. $400- What purple veggie has been used as food, medicine, and as a natural dye throughout history? Answer: What is a Beet? Beet roots contain valuable nutrients that may help lower blood pressure, fight cancer, inflammation, boost your stamina, and support detoxification. Beetroots taste rather sweet, and are especially delicious when mixed in salads. Easy to prepare, can be eaten raw, and fit well into a balanced and healthy diet. $500- Beans and peas are considered what food group? A. Vegetable group B. Protein group C. Both D. Neither Answer: D. What is both? Beans can be counted in either food group because they contain nutrients that are similar to foods in the Vegetable Group (fiber, potassium, and folate) and the Protein Group (protein, iron, and zinc). Beans have a high nutrient content and is recommended for everyone.
Nutrition Label: $100- In July 2017, a new Nutrition Facts Label for packaged foods was created to make it easier for consumers to make a more informed food choice that support a healthy diet. Which of the following items will be an update to the NEW label? A. Serving Size B. Calories C. Added sugars D. All of the above Answer: D. All of the above. A few updates: Servings per container: shows the total number of servings in the entire food package or container. Calories: Are now larger and bolder. Added Sugars: Is now required on the label. $200- When reading a Food Label, what information do most nutrition professionals recommend you look at FIRST? A. Fat content B. Serving size C. Vitamin content D. Calories Answer: B. What is Serving Size? Check the serving size to determine how healthy and how many calories a particular food contains in one serving. $300- (DAILY DOUBLE) Every day you make a lot of decisions on foods. When comparing foods consumers should consider the calories. What is considered a high calorie per serving? A. 400 Calories B. 200 Calories C. 100 Calories Answer: A. What is 400 Calories? 400 Calories or more per serving is considered high.100 calories per serving is considered Moderate. TIP: If you consume more calories than you burn, you gain weight. $400- For nutrients that you want to LIMIT (ex. Sodium), use percent Daily Values as your guide. Which percentage is considered a LOW percentage daily value? A. 5% DV B. 10% D C. 15% DV D. 20% DV Answer: What is 5% DV? As a general rule: 5% (Daily Value) or less of a nutrient per serving is LOW. Aim LOW in saturated fat, Trans fat, cholesterol and sodium.
$500- What information on the NEW food label has been updated to reflect what people actually eat? A. Calories B. Added Sugar C. Serving Size Answer: C. What is a Serving Size? Serving sizes have been updated to reflect what people actually eat and drink today. For example, the serving size for ice cream was previously ½ cup and now is 2/3 cup. Serving sizes have been updated to reflect what people actually eat and drink today. For example, the serving size for ice cream was previously ½ cup and now is 2/3 cup.
What is a serving? : $100- Experts recommend 5-9 servings of fruit and veggies daily. But consuming this much can be difficult to gauge. They recommend filling your plate with colorful fruits and vegetables at every meal. A. ½ your plate B. 1/3 your plate C. ¼ your plate Answer: What is ½ your plate? Making it simple: The Half-Your-Plate Concept. What does a serving of broccoli or a cup of baby carrots look like? Even the most well-versed nutrition professionals don t have all these measurements memorize. So to make it easier: Fill half your plate with fruit and vegetables at each meal or eating occasion. Making fruit and vegetables the focal point will help your recommended amount each day- and you won t have to do all the math! $200- Fruits are high in fiber, low in fat, and a great addition to your healthy eating plan. How many servings of fruits should the average adult get per day? Answer: What is 4 servings (2 cups) of fresh, frozen, or dried fruits? Examples: 1 medium whole fruit, ½ cup fresh, canned, or frozen fruit, ¼ cup of dried fruit. $300- Vegetables are high in fiber and low in fat. How many servings of vegetables should you eat in a day? Answer: What is 5 servings (2 ½ cups) of fresh, frozen canned and dried? Examples: 1 cup raw leafy greens, ½ cup cut-up vegetables, ½ cup cooked beans or peas. ¼ cup 100% vegetable juice. $400- A baseball is equivalent to how many cups (8oz)? Answer: What is 1 cup? 1 serving of fruits or veggies = 1 baseball (or a fist) $500- How much of 100% juice do you need to consume in order to obtain one serving of fruits or vegetables? Answer: What is 8 oz. or 1 cup of 100% fruit or vegetable juice? In general, 1 cup of fruit or vegetable juice, can be considered as 1 cup from the Vegetable Group.
Sneak it in snacks: $100- A healthy vegetable recipe is made of tomatoes, pepper, celery, onions, cilantro and lime. I am often eaten with chips. Answer: What is salsa? Many times people do not see salsa as a vegetable. Choose healthier alternatives to dip with, such as whole-grain crackers and vegetable choices, including carrot and celery sticks and sliced rounds of jicama. $200- This thick beverage is made from blended raw fruit or vegetables with other ingredients such as water, ice, and dairy products. It is packed with minerals and nutrients and is perfect for breakfast, lunch or snack. Answer: What is a smoothie? $300- A high-energy snack food consisting of dried fruit, nuts, and seeds, and if often a snack of choice for hikers. Answer: What is trail mix? Carbohydrates after a workout help to replenish energy. Good sources of carbohydrates include; Whole-grain bread and pasta, potatoes, rice, beans, cereal, fruits, vegetables and low-fat milk or yogurt. $400- This layered snack consists of various fruits and, low-fat yogurt and sometimes granola. A great healthy snack to take to work. Answer: What is a fruit parfait? The French word for perfect is parfait, and when you add whole grains and fruit to yogurt to create a delicious breakfast or snack treat, you are perfecting yogurts already considerable health benefits. $500- A thick creamy dairy product that contains high amount of protein, less sugar, more carbs, and a tart taste. I am a versatile and healthy alternative base for vegetable dips. Answer: What is Greek Yogurt? Yogurt has a much higher amount of protein than milk. Your body uses protein to build: bones, muscles, skin, hair and blood.
Who am I? : $100- I am Small and Round. I grow on bushes. Part of my name rhymes with you Who am I? Answer: What is a Blueberry? $200- I was first grown in Belgium. I look like a tiny cabbage. I am small and round with lots of little green leaves. Who am I? Answer: What are Brussel Sprouts? $300- I am a vegetable, but people use me as a fruit. I am often used in pies and Jams. I look like a red Celery. Who am I? Answer: What is a Rhubarb? $400- I have smooth green skin. I am soft to the touch when ripe. I have a lot of fiber which helps make you feel full. Who am I? Answer: What is a Yellow Fig? $500- I am a sweet fruit that grows on palm trees. I am the oldest cultivated crops. Who am I? Answer: What are Dates? Final Jeopardy: I look like a long brown stick. I can grow up to one foot long. I have an oyster like flavor. Who am I? Answer: What is a Black Salsify?