MyPlate
How many food groups are in MyPlate?
What is 5. (dairy, vegetables, fruits, protein, grains)
All carbohydrates are bad for you.
Myth. Our body's preferred source of energy are carbohydrates.
What percentage of the human body is made up of water?
What is 60-65%.
What percentage of the daily value does a food have to be in order to be considered a high amount of added sugar?
Green grapes, apple, lime, kiwi, pear, honeydew melon. These foods are part of this food group.
What are fruits.
Moderate coffee intake will dehydrate you.
Myth. Drinking coffee may help you reach your fluid needs throughout the day. FDA recommends no more than 400mg of caffeine per day (8 oz coffee has 95 mg).
This organ in your body is where water is absorbed.
What percentage does of the daily values does a food have to be in order to be considered a low amount of added sugars?
What are fruits and vegetables.
Avocados and extra virgin olive oil are good sources of saturated fat.
Myth. They are good sources of polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats.
Dark urine, dizziness, dry mouth, fatigue, rapid breathing, sunken eyes. These are all signs of which condition?
What is dehydration.
Which macronutrient is sugar considered?
Carbohydrate
Quinoa, cous cous, rice, pasta, bread. These foods are part of this food group.
What are grains.
Excessive intake of beta-carotene from orange and yellow vegetables can turn your skin orange.
True.
About what percentage of water does the average human receive daily from foods?
What is 20%. You are able to receive water from foods such as celery, lettuce, watermelon, cucumbers, tomatoes and other fruits/vegetables.
According to the American Heart Association, how many grams of added sugar should a female not exceed in one day?
What is 25 grams of added sugar.
How many servings of dairy should the average healthy adult of have in one day?
What are 3 servings.
The term "natural" is regulated by the Food and Drug Act.
What is the term for a low sodium level due to drinking excessive amounts of water?
Hyponatremia
According to the American Heart Association, how many grams of added sugar should a male not exceed in one day?
What is 36 grams of sugar.