Myplate
What is Myplate?
Why should we avoid eating larger portions of food?
Larger foods contain more calories which can cause us to gain more weight
What place shouldn't you eat your meal?
In front of a TV
Why do places like Mcdonalds and Burger King have "value menus" and "combo meals"
To get you to buy more food even when you are not hungry
When eating out, what types of drinks should you avoid drinking?
Sodas, Supersized, Soft drinks
According to the myplate diagram, how much should grains take up on our plate?
1/4 or a quarter
Why is being overweight unhealthy?
Gaining too much weight can lead to the development of diseases such as Diabetes, Heart Disease and Cancers
If you want to eat more food, which food groups should you get your seconds from?
Fruits and Vegetables
What is bundling?
Bundling is a technique that gets you to purchase larger sizes and more side orders, even when you're not terribly hungry
What can we do to eat out less?
Prepare and cook meals at home
What are some examples of whole-grain foods?
Whole Wheat, Farina, Oatmeal, Bulgur, Semolina, Barley, Buckwheat
Along with eating healthy, what else can we do to manage weight control
Exercise
How many servings of chips, cookies, and ice cream should you eat?
1 serving
Why is bundling so profitable?
It tempts people into buying and eating too much because customers feel the more they get for their money is ‘good’ – even if they don't’ need to eat that much
What should you do when you are at the restaurant with your friends and the server gave you too much food?
Share the food with your friends
What types of meat should we eat?
Lean, ground, white meat
What are the food groups we should be eating from?
Hint: There are 5
Proteins
Dairy
Grains
Fruits
Vegetables
How should you eat a bag of chips?
Take one serving out from the bag and eat one a bowl/plate
What is value marketing?
It is a technique businesses use to make profit
What should you do when you are finished eating your food at the restaurant, but there is more food leftover?
Ask the waiter for takeout boxes, and save the leftover food for another meal
Why should we limit eating fat in our diet?
Eating too much fat can lead to the build-up of cholesterol which can harm our health
Why do we need to eat slowly?
Eating slowly allows the brain to get the message that our stomach is full
What should you pay attention to when you are eating your meals?
Pay attention to what you are eating and fully enjoy the smell and taste of your foods.
Why are fast foods chains like Mcdonalds and Burger King harmful to potato farmers?
They do not get to make enough money or profit
What should you do if you get full from eating, but your friends/family insist you eat more?