Five Food Groups
Apples, oranges, pears, strawberries are a part of this food group.
Fruits
Which famous first lady helped develop the MyPlate icon?
Michelle Obama
According to the American Heart Association (AHA), food gives us _______.
energy
This is known as an unhealthy food that is high in calories from sugar or fat, with little nutritional value.
Junk Food
When looking at the Nutrition Facts label, first take a look at what?
The number of servings/serving size.
True/False. Vegetables are a good source of vitamins and minerals. Helps fight off sickness and disease.
True
How many times did the MyPlate food guide change?
3 times (1992, 2005, 2011)
True/False. Carbohydrates, protein, and fluids are considered three sources of energy for the body.
True.
True/False. Eating too much sugar is linked to weight loss.
False; it is linked to weight gain
True/False. A nutrition facts label is NOT required on most packaged foods.
False; it is a required label.
The GRAINS food group contains what important component to increase digestion?
FIBER
Which food guide added emphasis to physical activity? 1992, 2005, 2011?
2005
This is known as the body's main source of energy.
Carbohydrates
Which food item is NOT considered junk food? (Chips, Cookies, Candy, Catfish)
To maintain a healthy balanced diet/body weight, how many calories should a person consume per day?
2,000
This food group helps build and repair our muscles.
Protein
True/False.MyPlate replaced the previous MyPyramid image (2005) to get people to think about building a healthy plate at meal times.
True.
Which state has the highest obesity rate?
Mississippi
How many grams of sugar per day should WOMEN consume?
25 grams
There are 280 calories in one serving of lasagna. How many calories are in 2 servings of lasagna?
560 calories
This food group produces vitamin D. Vitamin D helps the body absorb _______ for strong bones and teeth.
Dairy; calcium
Which food guide included serving sizes, fats, oils, and sugars?
1992 MyPyramid
9 of the 10 states with the highest rates of obesity are in the south.
Which state on the list is NOT in the south?
Michigan
How many grams of sugar per day should MEN consume?
38 grams
This is listed on the Nutrition Facts label. It includes sugars that are naturally present in foods and sugars that are added.
Total Sugars