My Plate
What are the 5 MyPlate categories?
Fruit, vegetables, protein, grains, and dairy.
Although considered a vegetable, this food is also considered a fruit
Tomato
One slice of this food is considered a serving in the grain group
Bread
This fruit with a yellow peel is high in potassium
Banana
What is the best way to prevent Norovirus
handwashing
What percentage of your plate should be fruits and veggies?
50%, half
Drying grapes for several days will give you this food
One cup of this food that often comes in 2%, 1% or skim is considered a serving
Dairy
There are many varieties of this vegetable and it is considered a fungi
Mushrooms
What temperature should chicken be cooked to in order to be safe to eat?
165F
What type of dairy does MyPlate recommend?
Non fat, low fat
This vegetable, often served mashed, has a lot of vitamin C
potato
A portion size of a fist is a serving in this food group
Protein
This fruit comes in a variety of colors, each having a different taste
Apples
What is the foodborne illness that is most associated with beef?
Ecoli
When consuming grains, what type should we choose?
Whole grains
The average American consumes 57 pounds of this a year
sugar
You should drink at least 64 ounces of this a day
Water
This is another name for dried plums
Prunes
Before eating fruits and veggies, this should be done
Wash them
What are some plant based protein options that MyPlate recommends?
soy products, nuts, seeds, legumes
This type of food, typically used to make sandwiches, is high in iron
Whole grain bread
This is information found on food packages that details a food’s nutrition content including the amount of fat, sugar, protein, and fiber it has.
Nutrition facts label
This green veggie that can be eaten raw or cooked contains high amounts of vitamin C
Spinach or broccoli
How long, and what temperature water should be used when hand washing?
20-30 seconds, warm to hot water