MyPlate
What are the 5 food groups that make up MyPlate?
What are grains, veggies, fruits, protein, & dairy
False: it's okay to eat out of emotion from time to time
This vegetable, usually served mashed or fried, has lots of vitamin C.
What is a potato
About how much of your plate should be made up of fruits and veggies?
What is half your plate
What should you do first if considering eating out of stress or emotion?
Check in with physical hunger cues
This is a way to dispose of food waste in an environmentally responsible manner.
What is composting
About how much of your grains should come from whole grains?
What is half
What are some alternative activities to engage in rather than eating emotionally?
Reading, journaling, listening to music, exercise, or anything that someone enjoys doing!
These 3 types of foods make up the macronutrients
What are carbs, fat, and protein
Why is it important to vary up your protein sources?
To get a variety of nutrients
True or false: you should set a timer & revaluate before choosing to eat
True
True or false: protein is the most important food group
False! All food groups are equally important
What nutrients are common in dairy foods?
Calcium, potassium, vitamin D, and protein.
True or false: emotional eating is one of the 4 types of hunger
True! Physical, emotional, practical, and taste are all types of hunger
What system does fiber help with?
What is the digestive system