The Plate Method
When using the plate method you should fill 50% of your plate with vegetables.
True or False?
True
For dinner, you are eating chicken with olive oil and bread. What is the carb, protein and fat?
Chicken = Protein
Olive Oil = Fat
Bread = Carb
Rice, bread, and pasta are ____.
carbs
What is the recommended proportion of protein on the healthy eating plate?
1/4 of the plate
Insulin regulates the ____ process.
metabolic
Chocolate cake, fried chicken, and bacon will do what to blood sugar?
Raise it
You should eat an even amount of everything on the your plate. (Ex. you eat the same amount of protein as fruit)
True or False?
False
Which of these is NOT a starchy vegetable?
A. Corn
B. Squash
C. Beets
D. Mushrooms
D. Mushrooms
The biggest portion you should have on your plate come from what food group?
Vegetables
The Plate Method can help you develop a healthy diet, lose weight, maintain a healthy weight, prevent/delay diabetes-related health complications, increase energy.
True or False?
True
A well balanced ____ will help control your diabetes.
diet
Which of these is a Complex Carb?
A. Soda
B. Oatmeal
C. Cereal
D. Cake
B. Oatmeal
Please describe the plate method for diabetes.
1/2 plate non-starchy veggies, 1/4 plate starches/grains, 1/4 plate protein, and a side of fruit and dairy
Which food does NOT provide calcium?
A. Oranges
B. Spinach
C. Corn
D. Figs
C. Corn
These type of vegetables contain more carbohydrates.
Starchy vegetables