Food Plate
How many categories are there in a "MyPlate"?
4... Dairy, Protein, Fruits, Vegetables, and Grains
How many teaspoons of sugar is recommended for the average person?
9 tea spoons for men
6 teaspoons for women
What exercise is the best for EVERYONE?
Walking! Walking is something that most people can do anywhere, anytime, with no equipment other than a good pair of shoes.
What food borne illness is most common from eggs?
Salmonella
a stimulant drug
True or False... all foods should be eaten on a plate.
False. For example, a healthy MyPlate-inspired breakfast may include oatmeal cooked in 1% milk, topped with sliced bananas and walnuts, and served in a bowl.
T or F... Artificial sweeteners are better for you than sugar
False... nothing made artificially is good for your body!
T or F... doing cardio is the best way to lose weight
False!
T or F.. After a power outage, foods in the freezer are safe to eat up to 48 hours.
True!
T or F... the stickers on your fruits are edible, meaning you can eat them
TRUE
What are the 5 subcategories of vegetables? (Hint: color)
Dark green: broccoli, spinach, and kale
Red and orange: carrots, peppers, pumpkins
Beans and peas: Kidney, Black, Baked
Starchy: corn, plantains, potatoes
Other: eggplant, onions, cucumber
What are some ways to cut back on sugar?
1) drinking plain water, carbonated water, or unsweetened tea instead of sugar-sweetened beverages
2) swapping candy and sweet treats for a bowl of fruit
3) choosing plain, unsweetened products like milk, cereal, and yogurt
4) reducing the size of your portions
What does it mean to have a sedentary activity level?
involving little exercise or physical activity. spent most of the time sitting down
What are the four steps to food safety?
Why is a pound cake called a pound cake?
From its original recipe! 1 pound of flour, butter, sugar, & eggs.
If I was a 23 year old man, who was 5'7" and weighed 200 pounds, with a moderate physical activity level, how many calories would I need for a proper diet?
2,600
Is sugar addictive?
What does moderate intensity exercise mean?
moderate-intensity activity is usually made up of exercises that get your heart rate up to 50% to 60% higher than its rate when you’re at rest
How many people a year fall ill due to a food borne illness?
600 million people
What food never spoils?
Honey!
If you are feeling hungry all the time and not getting any food satisfaction, what food group may you not be eating enough of?
Protein!
When thinking of your sugar intake in a day (9 teaspoons), does a can of coke have more or less than sugar?
It has the same! A can of coke is equal to 9 teaspoons.
How many minutes of MODERATE activity should you do EVERYDAY?
150 minutes (2 hours and 30 minutes)
How many days can you keep leftovers in your refrigerator?
3 to 4 days
Using the question from Food Plate 400, how many glasses (or ounces) of water do I need to drink EVERY DAY?
100 ounces or 12 glasses