My Plate
What are the 5 food groups
vegetables, fruit, grain, protein, and dairy
what can help lower your sodium intake?
avoid dressings and sauces
what fruit contains the most sugar
mangoes
what is the most common food allergy
shellfish
how many teaspoons are in a tablespoon
3 teaspoons
How many servings of whole grain should you consume
3 servings
How much sodium is in 1 teaspoon of salt?
2,300mg
how many grams of sugar is there in a teaspoon
4 grams
What is the rarest food allergey
red meat
how many ounces of water should you drink daily
8 ounces
what food group is consumed the most
grain
how much salt is consumed by the average American on a daily basis.
about 3,500mg
How many calories are in a teaspoon of sugar
15 calories
what are the most common allergies in children
peanuts and milk
what determines a serving size
the amount of food people typically consume
what is the percentage of Americans that do not eat enough fruits and vegetables
90%
what seasonings can be used instead of salt
dried seasonings like black pepper and fresh herbs.
how many calories of added sugars do Americans consume daily
around 260 calories
which country has the highest rate of food allergies
Australia
why should you only eat the serving size
it helps you better manage your fat, sugar, salt and calories.
what is the percentage of American adults that meet the requirement for daily vegetable intake
9.3%
how much sodium should a teenage girl consume daily
1,500mg
how many teaspoons of sugar should men eat a day
9 teaspoons
how many people in the U.S. have food allergies
about 20 million people
how many ounces are in a large fountain drink
32 oz