MyPlate
What are the 5 food groupsin MyPlate?
Dairy, Fruits, Grains, Protein and Vegetables.
True or False: Fats and oils are a part of the five food groups.
False
Where can you find a nutrition label?
True/False: Water is the most important drink that you need.
True: It keeps you hydrated and moves everything around in your body like oxygen and food.
How many minutes of exercise should you do a day?
60 minutes.
Pineapple, Papaya, Persimmon, Passion Fruit, Pomegranates, Pawpaw, Pear, Plum
True or False: Saturated fats are healthy for you because they are in things like full fat cheese and egg yolks.
False: While they are in those things, you should be eating low-fat or fat-free dairy products because full-fat products can clog your arteries.
What is a serving size?
The amount you can eat to get the nutrients listed on the package like vitamins, minerals and calories.
In what foods are vitamins found?
Fruits and vegetables.
How many hours does the average teenager spend in front of the TV per week?
30
How many servings of fruits should you have a day?
2-4 servings per day (fruit juice, sliced or whole fruits)
What is a monounsaturated fat?
It is healthy fat that comes from plant oils like canola, peanut and olive oils.
What is a calorie?
The measurement of energy stored in each serving of food.
What do proteins do?
They help build muscles, organs and glands in our bodies.
True or False: Aerobic exercises burn the most calories and get your heart rate up.
True.
True or false: 1/4 of your meal should be fruits and vegetables.
False: Half of your meal should be fruits and vegetables.
Do Omega-3 and Omega-6 fats come from polyunsaturated fats or trans fats?
Polyunsaturated. These fats are especially good for your heart.
What is %DV?
Percent Daily Value: How much each serving has of a total nutrient you need each day.
What can good fats do for your body?
Good fats help us stay warm, protect our organs, keeps our skin and hair healthy.
What does stretching help you build?
Flexibility.
What are GO, SLOW and WOAH Foods?
Go - Foods we should eat all the time (fresh fruits, vegetables, whole wheat foods, brown rice, chicken with no skin, fat-free dairy)
SLOW - Foods we should eat sometimes (100% fruit juice, vegetables in fat and sauces, tuna in oil, white bread, processed cheese, low-fat hot dogs)
WOAH - Foods we should avoid as much as possible (vegetables fried in oil like french fries, chicken nuggets, hot dogs, fried chicken, pepperoni, doughnuts, sweet cereals, whole milk, full-fat cheese, cream cheese)
What is a trans fat?
It's a fat that comes from processed foods like hot cheetos, takis, cookies and fried foods.
How many calories should a boys age 9-13 who are not active, somewhat active and active eat? What about a girl?
Boys:
Not Active: 1600-2000
Somewhat Active: 1800-2200
Active: 2000-2600
Girls:
Not Active: 1400-1600
Somewhat Active: 1600-1800
Active: 1800-2000
Name 5 different minerals (hint: you can look at the nutrition label of food for help)
Major:
Calcium: yogurt, cheese, milk, salmon, leafy green vegetables
Chloride: salt
Magnesium: Spinach, broccoli, legumes, seeds, whole-wheat bread
Potassium: meat, milk, fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes
Sodium: salt, soy sauce, vegetables
Trace:
Chromium: meat, poultry, fish, nuts, cheese
Copper: shellfish, nuts, seeds, whole-grain products, beans, prunes
Fluoride: fish, teas
Iodine: Iodized salt, seafood
Iron: red meat, poultry, eggs, fruits, green vegetables, fortified bread
Manganese: nuts, legumes, whole grains, tea
Selenium: Organ meat, seafood, walnuts
Zinc: meat, shellfish, legumes, whole grains
What type of blood pressure does exercise prevent?
High blood pressure.