Food for Thought
This tropical fruit is sweet and yellow on the inside, with a spiky exterior and a crown of pointy green leaves.
What is pineapple?
The MyPlate diagram is composed of these 5 food groups.
What are Fruits, Vegetables, Grains, Protein, and Dairy?
You should eat this number of servings of fruits and vegetables every day.
What is 10?
The letters "RD" represent this title.
What is "Registered Dietitian"?
A peanut butter and jelly sandwich contains these 3 food groups.
What are protein, fruit, and grains?
This vegetable is long, green, and used to make pickles.
What is a cucumber?
Half of MyPlate is made up of these two food groups.
What are fruits and vegetables?
Kale and broccoli begin to this vegetable subgroup.
What are Dark Green Vegetables?
To become an RD, individuals must apply for and complete this, the second phase of the four-step process.
What is an internship?
This food group is missing in the following meal:
Grilled Chicken Taco on Tortilla with Lettuce, Tomato, and Onion, Rice, Beans
What is Dairy?
This dairy food is commonly eaten for breakfast with fruit and granola, and has a natural tangy flavor.
What is yogurt?
This food group aids in the support of bone and teeth strength.
What is Dairy?
This vitamin found in dark green, red and orange fruits and vegetables can boost your eye health.
What is vitamin A?
Individuals must pass this in order to earn their credentials as a Registered Dietitian.
What is the CDR exam?
Samuel has a pork chop, green beans, peaches, and chocolate milk for dinner. He realizes his meal was missing this food group.
What are grains?
This plant-based protein food can come in many forms, including dry, canned, and refried, among others.
What are beans?
This food group contributes the primary source of energy for the brain and body.
What is Grains?
This orange vegetable, which is actually a fruit by definition, can be used to make pie or as a Halloween decoration.
What is a pumpkin?
Registered Dietitians can work in a variety if locations, including here, where they treat patients through special diets and tailored nutrition.
What are hospitals?
Martha makes a breakfast taco with eggs and cheese, satisfying these three food groups.
What are grains, protein, and dairy?
This food can be classified as a vegetable or a grain, is used to make grits, and can be processed into a flour to make tortillas.
What is corn?
This food group contributes to muscle and tissue development.
What is Protein?
This vitamin, found in orange, yellow and red fruits and vegetables can help with immunity and healing.
What is vitamin C?
Registered Dietitians, often abbreviated as RD, can also use this 3 letter abbreviation.
What is RDN?
By adding raisins to his chicken salad, which also has celery and onions, Terrence brings the total food group count of his sandwich to this.
What is 4?