MyPlate & Food Groups
This food group should make up the largest portion of your plate.
Vegetables
What is the nutrient that helps build and repair muscles?
Protein
What is the most dangerous type of fats; that clogs arteries and you should try to avoid at all costs.
Trans Fats
This type of sugar is added to foods and should be limited.
Added sugar.
What is the part of the nutrition label tells you how much of the food is considered one serving?
Name one example of a whole grain.
Brown rice, Oatmeal, Whole wheat bread, popcorn, Whole wheat pasta.
What is the nutrient that is the body’s main source of energy?
carbohydrates.
What are the foods you should eat that are really high in antioxidants?
Too much saturated fat can increase your risk of what disease?
Heart disease
What section shows how much energy you get from one serving?
The calories.
This food group is the main source of calcium.
Dairy
What are the nutrients that help regulate body processes and keep you healthy?
Vitamins & Minerals.
Your body should take less than _____mg per day of cholesterol
300mg.
What is the popular drink that can contain over 30g of sugar?
If a product says “low-fat,” it doesn’t always mean it is low in this specific macro:
Sugar!
How many servings of fruits and veggies should an adult eat per day?
9 total: 4 fruits & 5 veggies
What is the nutrient that helps with digestion and keeps you full longer?
Fiber.
Change your diet, exercise daily, limit trans fatty foods, etc.
What is an example of a simple carbohydrate?
table sugar, fruit, milk sugars; honey
What percentage on a label helps you understand how much a nutrient contributes to your daily diet?
Daily value %
What is the leading source of added sugars in the American diet?
This type of fat is considered “healthy” and found in foods like avocados.
Unsaturated fats
RDA recommends you consume:
❖____% of your diet from Carbohydrates
❖____% of your diet from Proteins
❖____% of your diet from Fats
55%, 15%, 30%
What is the recommended intake of sugar per day based off of a 2,000 calorie diet?
No more than 50g.
Name one trick food companies use to make products seem healthier.
Using words like “natural,” “multigrain,” misleading serving sizes, or packaging claims