Author Question: Propose two suggestions for smart snacking in each of the food groups: grains, vegetables, fruits, ... (Read 167 times)

luvbio · **on:** Aug 20, 2018

Propose two suggestions for smart snacking in each of the food groups: grains, vegetables, fruits, dairy, and protein foods.

Question 2

Julia and David like to drink a glass of beer or wine when they get home from work. The beer and wine contribute _____ to their diets.
a. no calories
b. sweets
c. oils
d. empty calories
e. nutrient-dense calories

diesoon · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 20, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Below are suggested snacks from each of the food groups:

Grains: Whole-grain cereal, whole-grain crackers, mini rice cakes, sliced whole-grain bread, mini bagels, graham crackers, whole-wheat tortillas
Vegetables: Veggie matchsticks (thin sticks) made from fresh carrots or zucchini, bell pepper rings, cherry tomatoes, steamed broccoli, green beans, sugar snap peas, avocados
Fruits: Apple slices, clementine sections, strawberry halves, bananas, pineapple, kiwi, peach, mango, nectarine, melon, grapes, berries, dried apricots
Dairy: Low-fat cheese slices or string cheese, fat-free or low-fat milk, low-fat cottage cheese, low-fat regular or Greek yogurt
Protein Foods: Hard-boiled eggs, peanut butter, bean dip, hummus, slices of lean turkey or chicken, shelled pumpkin seeds

Answer to Question 2

d