General Knowledge
True or False: About 30% of all American adults have 1 or more preventable diseases
False, 50%
How many food groups are represented in the Myplate guide? List all groups
5, fruits, vegetables, grains, protein, dairy.
True of False: most fruits are naturally high in fat, sodium, and calories?
False, most fruits are low in fat, sodium and calories
What is the daily fruit recommendations for both men and women ages 19-30?
2 cups
What is another word for carbohydrate?
Sugar or Glucose
What is the current nutrition guide that was created by the USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion?
MyPlate
What are two ways to help save money when buying fruits and vegetables?
Calcium is found in dairy products. What is one health benefit of calcium?
Builds strong teeth and bones
To meet the daily recommendations both men and women need how many cup(s) of dairy?
1 cup
Foods contain 3 types of carbohydrates. List 2 types
Sugar, starches, and fiber
True or False: monounsaturated fats are referred to as “bad or unhealthy” fats because they can raise your bad (LDL) cholesterol
False, monounsaturated fats are referred to as “good or healthy” fats because they can lower your bad (LDL) cholesterol
What important mineral is found in all foods in the dairy group?
Calcium
Dairy intake helps reduce the risk of what disease?
Osteoporosis
The daily vegetable recommendation for women ages 19-30 is 2.5 cups. What is the daily recommendation for men ages 19-30?
3 cups
What kind of carbohydrates are found in processed, refined, or added sugars and no NOT contain any nutritional value.
Eating healthy helps prevent chronic diseases. Name two preventable diseases.
Diabetes, Cardiovascular diseases, hypertension (high blood pressure).
Grains are divided into what 2 subgroups?
Whole grains and refined grains
Name two health benefits of eating foods in the protein group?
Proteins serve as building blocks for strong bones, muscles, skin and cartilage.
Proteins that contain vitamin B help the body release energy, and build body tissues.
It's important to select a variety of protein foods to help your nutrient intake and health benefits. What specific food rich in protein was mentioned during group?
Adding cooked seafood to improve protein intake
What are 3 recommendations for consuming carbohydrates?
1. Limit foods that are high in processed, refined simple sugars.
2. Get more complex carbohydrates by eating more fruits and vegetables
3. Focus on whole-grain rice, bread and cereals
What year did MyPlate replaced the Food Pyramid diagrams?
2011
Name 3 examples of non-starchy vegetables.
Spinach, broccoli, cucumbers, onions, peppers and carrots
Non-starchy vegetables are healthy because they lower what?
Non-starchy vegetables help lower blood sugar
How many ounces of cooked seafood is needed weekly to improve the protein intake? (Talked about during group)
At least 8 ounces of cooked seafood per week
Why do we refer to carbohydrates as either simple or complex?
Depends on the food’s chemical structure and how quickly the sugar is absorbed and digested