What is in fish and seafood that helps the heart and brain?
Omega - 3s
What do vegetables and fruit need to grow? (3 things)
sun, water and food - nutrients
How much protein does an adult need?
About 6 ounces
Why type of protein has Omega-3s?
fish and seafood
What are complete proteins?
Meats
Why are Omega-3's important?
They help the brain and heart.
This nutrient helps carry oxygen to the body's cells?
iron
What does the fruit of the plant protect?
the seeds
Leaves, roots and stems of a plant are the ....
vegetable
What do we call the stuff in food that makes us healthy?
Vitamins and Minerals
What type of protein comes from cattle?
Beef
Poultry comes from which type of animal?
chickens
What is the science of healthy food choices?
Nutrition
People who don't eat meat are called ....
Vegetarians
Which type of protein do vegetarians eat?
soybeans
Why are meats mainly considered complete proteins?
They have all the protein a body needs.
What do the antioxidants in fruits and vegetables do?
Keep people healthy and prevent illness
Are eggs a good source of protein?
Yes
What do we call fuel for our bodies?
Energy
What do chickens lay?
Eggs
What type of plants does beef go to - to be made into different foods?
processing plants
What type of protein comes from large birds?
Poultry
What animal does ham and pork come from?
Pigs
What is in fruits and vegetables that helps food travel through your digestive system?
Fiber