Grains
Should we have 0% whole grains in our diet, or 100%?
We should choose to have 100% whole grains in our diet.
Keep meat and poultry portions...
small and lean.
Instead of lots of soups, breads, meats, and sweets, what can we eat instead to increase our health?
Fruits and Vegetables.
What can we do to increase fruits in our diet?
Use as snacks, desserts, salads, or appetizers.
Switch to ..... or ..... dairy products to get your calcium rich foods.
Low-fat, Fat-free
How do you find out if a product is whole grain?
You can check the ingredients list.
What cooking methods of protein drain fat or do not add extra fat?
Grilling Roasting
Broiling
Poaching
Why should we build healthy eating patterns that meet nutritional needs over time?
They can help us stay healthy, feel better, we have habits for the future, etc.
Fruit juice is not always made of fruit. Instead of drinking sugar water with maybe 2% of fruit puree, we can eat...
whole or cut up fruits.
Do Low-fat and Fat-free milk have the same amount of nutrients?
Yes
Make at least half of your grains...
whole grains.
Choose .... products rather than meat or poultry.
seafood
We should eat more red, orange, and dark green vegetables. What are vegetable examples of this?
Sweet potatoes, carrots, bell peppers, kale, tomatoes, spinach, etc.
What portion of your MyPlate should be fruits and vegetables?
Half of your MyPlate should be fruits and veggies.
What is the difference between Low-fat and Fat-free milk?
Fat-free milk has less fat and fewer calories than Low-fat or whole milk.
Average American diets are low in whole grains and .... then recommended.
What variety of foods should we choose that are complete protein sources?
Seafood, beans and peas, nuts, lean meats, poultry, eggs.
Choose fresh, frozen, canned or dried...
fruits and vegetables.
Each food group provides some, but not all nutrients the human body needs to be healthy. Eating a ..... ensure you get all of the nutrients you need.
variety
Paying attention to hunger and fullness cues can stop you from over eating, which helps you....
Balance calories and manage weight.
Why should we limit screen time?
It helps our mental health, we can feel better, more awake if we are on screens at night and lack sleep, etc.
If we are eating out, what can we do to make better food choices?
Reduce portion sizes (if possible). Avoid large portions!
Choose vegetables and fruits rather than fat or sodium rich foods.
Some foods provide vitamins, minerals, and beneficial substances more than calories. They are nutrient dense. What kinds of food could be examples of this?
Fruits and Vegetables. It is good to eat a lot of these foods.
Salt and Sodium are usually added to processed foods or drinks like soda or fruit juice. High consumptions of salt and sodium can...
Raise blood pressure.
*These drinks and foods are better as a treat, not an everyday food.
Does and average American's diet have more fat, sodium, sugar, and calories than recommended?
Yes.