MyPlate
What are the 5 MyPlate Categories?
Fruits, Vegetables, Grains, Protein, and Dairy
Mince means to _____.
chop into extremely small pieces
Vegetarians do not eat ____.
Meat
___ is the best thing you can drink.
Water
Where is the healthiest food located in grocery stores?
On the outside
Half of our plate should be filled with ___ and ____.
Fruits and vegetables
Dice means to ____.
cut solid food into small cubes of the same size
___ helps your digestion and keeps you full and energized longer.
Fiber
____ are the only mammals that delay sleep on purpose.
Humans
What are 3 examples of physical activity?
Basketball, running, yoga, etc.
Name 3 different proteins
beans, eggs, chicken, etc.
Julienne means to _____.
cut food into thin strips
Different colored fruits and vegetables have different ____. Our bodies need these in small amount to fight infections and prevent diseases.
vitamins and minerals
How many MyPlate categories should you try to have at each meal?
3
What are 3 examples of whole grains?
Brown rice, popcorn, whole wheat bread, whole wheat pasta, oatmeal, corn, quinoa
True or False: You should eat only 1 or 2 different fruits and vegetables
False: you should eat a wide variety of fruits and vegetables
Simmer means to _____.
cook slowly in liquid over low heat, with bubbles barely forming on the surface
Your muscles are made up of ___. You can get it from many animal foods, like meat. You can also get it from plant foods like nuts and tofu.
protein
While you're asleep, your ___ switches from cleansing your body to rebuilding it.
liver
What are healthy swaps for a Hamburger on a white bun, french fries, and milk shake
Hamburger on whole wheat with added veggies, small fries, salad, fresh fruit and low-fat milk or water
What type of grains should we eat the most?
Whole grains
Sauté means to _____.
cook/brown food in a small amount of hot oil
The number of ___ in a food is how much energy the food can give your body.
calories
You should limit these 4 categories found on a nutrition label
Fats, cholesterol, sodium, and added sugar
Name 3 food marketing strategies
Ads everywhere, exaggerated images, heartwarming, claims about taste or popularity, using celebrities, influences or cartoon characters, green washing, overdoing it, coupons and contests, donations and sponsorships, many points of sale, shelf position