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How many food groups are there on MyPlate model?
5
What should half of your plate have on it?
Produce (fruits and veggies)
Name a healthy grain?
whole wheat bread, brown rice, oatmeal, quinoa, whole grain pasta, barley, air popped popcorn, whole wheat tortilla.
If a product contains 12g Total Sugars, including 10g Added Sugars per serving, how many grams of sugar occur naturally?
2g
In what order must ingredients be listed?
Ingredients descending order by weight
What percentage of food gives energy to your brain?
20%
Which part of MyPlate supports bone health with calcium and vitamin D?
Dairy
Name 4 foods in the vegetable group.
A bag lists 150 calories per serving and notes there are 3 servings in the package. How many total calories are in the whole bag?
450
Which of the following ingredients on an ingredient list directly signals the presence of added sugar?
A) High fructose corn syrup
B) Whole oat flour
C) Soy lecithin
D) Monosodium glutamate
A) High fructose corn syrup
What is the target percentage for saturated fats, trans fats, sodium, and added sugars?
5%
Which part of MyPlate is rich in fiber, potassium, and vitamins A & C.
Vegetables
apples, bananas, strawberries, oranges, blueberries, grapes, mangoes, watermelon
A container of soup has 480 mg of sodium per serving and lists 2.5 servings. Eating the full container yields how much sodium?
1200 mg
Excess amounts of this nutrient leads to high blood pressure.
Sodium
How many calories should you intake in a day?
2,000+
Which part of MyPlate provides complex carbs and B vitamins.
Grains
Kefir and greek yogurt are a part of which food group?
Dairy
A box lists 130 calories per serving and 4.5 servings per container. How many total calories are in the whole box?
585
This nutrient supports digestion and steady energy.
Fiber
What is the target percentage for fiber, vitamin D, calcium, iron, and potassium?
20%
Which part of MyPlate is the building blocks for muscle tissue, enzymes, and repair.
Protein
Salmon, eggs, and tofu are a part of which food group?
protein
A pint container lists 230 calories per serving with 4 servings per container. How many total calories are in the whole pint?
920
What nutrients supports muscle function and blood oxygen?
Potassium and iron