DGA
When were the Dietary Guidelines created?
1980
How many calories are in 1 gram of carb?
4kcal/g
How many calories are in 1 gram of fat?
9kcal/g
How many calories are in 1 gram of protein?
4kcal/g
What food group does pasta fit in?
Grains
What are the recommended saturated fats?
<10%
What is the recommended intake of Carbs from your daily calories?
45-65%
What food is an example of a healthy fat?
Avocado, nuts/seeds, olive oil, fatty fish (salmon)
What is an incomplete protein?
Missing 1 or more essential amino acids
What percentage of MyPlate does protein make up?
25%
How many milligrams of sodium should a person have in a day?
Less than 2300mg
How many calories of fat should come from your daily calories?
25-35%
What percentage of daily calories should come from protein?
10-30%
What two food groups make up 50% of MyPlate?
Fruits and Vegetables
What are the nutrients that should be limited?
Saturated fat, sodium, and added sugar
Name the 3 monosaccharides?
Glucose, Fructose, and Galactose
What are the vitamins found in fat?
How many total amino acids are there?
20
What food group would tofu fit in?
Protein
Benefits all individuals regardless of age, race, or ethnicity, or current health status.
A healthy diet
Name the monosaccharide combinations that make up the disaccharides
Glucose + glucose= maltose
Fructose + glucose = sucrose
Galactose + glucose= lactose
Increases LDL cholesterol levels and lowers HDL cholesterol levels.
Trans Fat
One of the most common forms of malnutrition in the world
Protein Energy Malnutrition
Name the 5 food groups in alphabetical order