MyPlate
Strawberries, apples, and cherries
What are fruits?
The labeling on almost every packaged food product in the US that lists calories, serving size, and nutrient profiles for that food.
What are Nutrition Facts?
The nutrient that provides 9 calories per gram
What is fat?
The mineral that helps build strong bones and teeth; found in milk
What is calcium?
A BMI over 30
What is obesity?
Chicken, fish, eggs, and beef
What are protein foods?
The government agency that oversees and makes rules for food labeling.
What is the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)?
The nutrient your brain and body prefers to use for energy
What are carbohydrates?
The mineral most Americans eat way too much of; it can lead to high blood pressure (hypertension)
What is sodium?
Weight (pounds)/Height (inches)2 X 703
What is the formula for BMI?
5
How many food groups are there in MyPlate?
Peanuts, tree nuts, soy, milk, wheat, sesame, shellfish, fish, and eggs
What are allergens?
A type of carbohydrate that helps with digestion, feeds your gut bacteria, and doesn't raise your blood sugar quickly
What is fiber?
The vitamin that comes from the sun
What is vitamin D?
A BMI under 18.5
What is underweight?
Fruits, vegetables, protein foods, grains, and dairy
What are the five food groups of MyPlate?
Products that are not regulated by the FDA.
What are supplements?
The nutrient that your body uses to heal skin and organ injuries
The vitamin that promotes immunity; its deficiency is what pirates suffered from (scurvy)
What is vitamin C?
A BMI between 18.5 and 24.9
What is normal weight/normal BMI?
Makes up 50% of the plate (two categories)
What are fruits and vegetables?
The program for public school nutrition based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans
The type of fat that can contribute to heart disease and should be limited to less than 10% of your total daily calories
What is saturated fat?
The mineral that helps regulate your fluid balance and blood pressure; found in bananas, potatoes, and avocados
What is potassium?
A BMI between 25 and 29.9
What is overweight?