MyPlate
What is MyPlate?
MyPlate is the newest version of the food pyramid. It reminds us to eat a variety of food and also how much from each food group to eat over the course of a day.
Which choice counts as a fruit: apple juice or a whole apple?
Trick question! They both count as a fruit!
According to MyPlate, how much of your grains should be whole grains?
At least half of your grains should be whole grains.
What important mineral do we find in cow's milk?
Calcium
A serving of frozen pizza has a sodium content of 25% DV, is this considered a high or low sodium product?
A high sodium product. (20% and over is high; 5% or under is low)
What are the 5 food groups?
Fruit, Vegetable, Grain, Protein, & Dairy
True or False: Eating a variety of fruits & veggies is best for overall health.
True
True or False: Fiber is found in refined grains
False: fiber is found in the bran layer of whole grains
In general, should we be eating more saturated or unsaturated fats?
Unsaturated fats because they are good for heart health!
Enriched wheat flour is the 1st ingredient and whole wheat is the 3rd ingredient, is this a whole grain product?
No, because the whole wheat is not listed as the first ingredient.
Which food group(s) make up half your plate?
Fruit/Vegetable
What is the best form of fruits & vegetables: canned, frozen, or fresh?
There is no "best" form of a fruit or vegetable. They all have their pros and cons, but they are all good options for meeting out fruit/veggie requirement.
How can you tell if a grain is a whole grain?
If the 1st ingredient says "whole..." or if the only ingredient on the list is the name of the grain (i.e., brown rice)
True or False: Saturated fats are liquid at room temperature
False: they are solid at room temperature
By looking at the saturated fat content of fast food, should I have McDonald's for all 3 meals every day?
No, because too much saturated fat is not good for heart health
What group do nuts and seeds belong to?
Protein
True or False: An avocado is a vegetable.
True and false. They can be in either category.
Name a whole grain
I trust that you didn't say a refined grain
Are chicken wings a lean protein option?
Chicken wings are not lean protein options because of the saturated fat content in the skin. However, skinless chicken products are considered lean options.
True or False: You can eat this entire can of beans for 110 calories
False, it's 110 calories for one serving. With 3.5 servings per can, the total calories are 385.
Why is it important to eat food from all 5 food groups?
It's important to eat foods from every food group for optimal health and to meet our nutritional needs.
True or False: A benefit of canned fruits/veggies is that they may have added sugar or fat
False: A negative to some canned fruits/veggies is the added sugar or fat content
Which of the following takes us longer to digest: whole grain or refined grain foods?
Whole grains because of their fiber content! (remember this makes us full for a longer period).
What plant-based products can we include in the dairy group?
Soy milk and soy yogurt
On a food label for cookies, the 8th ingredient is "partially hydrogenated oils." What kind of fat is this?
Trans fat