Food Selection Models (Lesson 6)

What is a food selection model?

• A tool to measure food temperature

• A tool to show how much of each type of food to eat daily

• A tool to track food prices

• A tool to identify food allergies

What do food groups have in common?

• They all taste the same

• They have common characteristics

• They are all from the same country

• They are all fruits

Which food group includes items like broccoli and carrots?

• Vegetables

• Dairy

• Cereals & grains

• Fruits

Which food group includes milk and cheese?

• Vegetables

• Dairy

• Cereals & grains

• Meats & proteins

What things are we told to "use small amounts" of?

• Water and milk

• Oils and spreads

• Fruits and vegetables

• Grains and cereals

Which of the following is a characteristic of discretionary foods?

• Essential for health

• Low in sugar

• High in saturated fat

• High in fiber

Which nutrient is NOT typically found in discretionary foods?

• Saturated fat

• Added sugars

• Vitamins

• Salt