Project Sponsors

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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 Welfares toll-free Helpline at
800-692-7462. This material was funded by the
Pennsylvania Nutrition Education Program and
USDAs Food Stamp Program. This institution is
an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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Nutrition Jeopardy!
MyPyramid and Nutrients Energy Balance Drinks Snacks Fast Food Wild Card
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MyPyramid for 100
Name three of the 6 food groups. Correct
Incorrect
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MyPyramid for 100

• Grains/ Orange
• Vegetables/ Green
• Fruits/ Red
• Dairy/ Blue
• Meat Beans/ Purple
• Discretionary Calories/Yellow/Junk Food
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MyPyramid for 200
Name a healthy way to cook meat, chicken, or
fish. Correct Incorrect
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MyPyramid for 200

• Bake
• Grill
• Broil
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MyPyramid for 300
Name five green vegetables. Correct Incorrect
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MyPyramid for 300

• Lettuce
• Celery
• Green Pepper
• Broccoli
• Peas
• Beans
• Cucumber
• Zucchini
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MyPyramid for 400
Name two NON-ANIMAL choices from the meat group
or purple. Correct Incorrect
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MyPyramid for 400

• Beans- kidney, black, baked
• Seeds- sunflower, pumpkin
• Soy products- milk
• Nuts
• Peas
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MyPyramid for 500
Name a mixed food dish (like a sandwich) that has
ingredients from 3 or more food
groups. Correct Incorrect
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MyPyramid for 500

• Pizza
• Salad
• Lasagna
• Burrito
• Yogurt Parfait
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Energy Balance for 100
Where should we look to find the number of
calories per serving? Correct
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Energy Balance for 100

• The Nutrition Facts Label
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Energy Balance for 200
Is a healthy diet also a fat-free diet? State
your answer and why. Correct
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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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Energy Balance for 300
Name three different sources of fiber. Correct
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Energy Balance for 300

• Beans
• Whole Grains
• Vegetables
• Baked potatoes
• Fruit
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Energy Balance for 400
Name the two types of carbohydrates. Correct
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Energy Balance for 400

• Simple
• Complex
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Energy Balance for 500
Name the three nutrients that supply us with
energy and/or calories. Correct
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Energy Balance for 500
Carbohydrates Protein Fat Back to Board
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Drinks for 100
What kind of juice counts as a serving of
fruit? Correct
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Drinks for 100

• 100 fruit juice
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Drinks for 200
Approximately how many calories are in a medium
(20 ounce) soda? Correct
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Drinks for 200

• Approximately 200 calories
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Drinks for 300
Does whole milk provides more vitamins and
minerals than a low-fat milk? Correct
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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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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? Correct
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Drinks for 400

• 60 grams of sugar
• 20 grams per serving X 3 servings 60g
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Drinks for 500
What is the difference between the sugar found in
sodas and the sugar found in 100 fruit juice or
milk? Correct
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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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Snacks for 100
Name two high fat snacks. Correct
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Snacks for 100

• Chips
• Pastries
• Candy Bars
• French Fries
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Snacks for 200
What percentage of fat is considered to be
high? Correct
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Snacks for 200

• 20 Daily Value or higher
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Snacks for 300
Does fat-free or low-fat always means less
calories? Correct
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Snacks for 300

• Most of the time sugar is used in place of the
  fat, adding calories to the food.
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Snacks for 400
Name a characteristic of a healthy snack. Correct
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Snacks for 400

• Low-fat
• Contains fiber
• Contains vitamins and minerals
• Low sodium
• Low cholesterol
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Snacks for 500
Name one of the six rules of snacking. Correct
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Snacks for 500

• 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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Fast Food for 100
Name one way of making healthier choices at a
fast food restaurant. Correct
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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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Fast Food for 200
How many times per week does the average American
dine out? Correct
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Fast Food for 200

• 4 times per week
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Fast Food for 300
Are salads are always the best choice on most
menus? State your answer and why. Correct
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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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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. Correct
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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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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. Correct
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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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Wild Card for 100
Name one change in the new MyPyramid. Correct
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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 http//mypyramid.gov
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Wild Card for 200
Name a health problem that is associated with an
unhealthy diet. Correct
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Wild Card for 200

• Heart Disease
• Heart Attack
• Diabetes
• Obesity
• High Blood Pressure
• High Cholesterol
• Stroke
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Wild Card for 300
What is the recommended amount of physical
activity per day? (give answer in
minutes) Correct
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Wild Card for 300

• 30-60 minutes
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Wild Card for 400
Does our body break-down complex carbohydrates
faster or slower than simple carbohydrates?
Correct
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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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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. Correct
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Wild Card for 500

• Yes.
• Too much screen time
• Too little exercise
• Portion distortion
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