MyPlate
Nutrients
Nutrition Facts
Daily Allowance
Misc.
100
The __________ is the current nutrition guide created by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion, and serves as a recommendation based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans
MyPlate
100
Apples, oranges, bananas, and other fruits are classified under this GROUP of NUTRIENTS
Vitamins and Minerals
100
How many calories are in one serving this food?
110 calories
100
Nutrition facts are based off of THIS many calories
2,000
100
Foods that will assist in the growth and healthy wellbeing of the body should be rich in __________, which are substances found in food essential for life
Nutrients
200
The ORANGE section of the MyPlate is designated for _________. What is it's main function?
Carbs. Energy
200
Ground beef, chicken, eggs, and fish are classified under this GROUP of NUTRIENTS
Protein
200
How many servings per container are there for this food?
3 servings
200
True or False: kids your age shouldn't have anymore than 25 grams of protein
False: at least 31 grams of protein for girls and 34 grams for boys
200
Eggs are part of which nutrition group?
Protein
300
The BLUE section of the MyPlate is designated for _________. What is it's primary ingredient?
Dairy. Milk
300
Avocado, nuts, and oils are classified under this GROUP of NUTRIENTS
Fats
300
What is the total amount of carbs in the container
69 g
300
__-__% of your total calories should go towards carbs
40-60%
300
True or False: in order to gain or lose weight, one must eat above or below their maintenance calories
True
400
The PURPLE section of the MyPlate is designated for _________. What is its main function?
Protein. Strengthen and rebuild muscles
400
True or False: ice cream would be considered a nutritious form of diary
False
400
How many added sugars are in this food?
0 g
400
One should consume less than ________ milligrams of sodium each day
1,800
400
Think back to the first week of our nutrition unit. What has more sugar: 2/3 cup of grapes or a Hershey's chocolate bar? What's the biggest difference between the types of sugars in these foods
Grapes. Natural sugars vs Added sugars
500
Foods rich in Vitamins and Minerals make up WHAT PERCENTAGE of the PLATE of the MyPlate?
50%
500
How many calories are these nutrients worth: 1 gram of protein, 1 gram of carbohydrates, and 1 gram of fats. Provide three seperate answers.
4, 4, 9
500
According to the food label, how much of one's daily allowance of sodium is taken up by 3 servings of this food?
52%
500
One should consume less than ________ grams of sugar per day and these sugars should be natural
25
500
Aside from keeping our bodies hydrated, provide one function of water
Provides lubrication for joints, removes waste and toxins from body through urination, perspiration, and bowel movements, and regulates body temperature