Dietary Guidelines
What are the five food groups found on MyPlate?
Fruit, Vegetables, Grains, Protein, Dairy
What type of fat is solid at room temperature?
Saturated Fat
What does the "N" in RDN stand for?
Nutritionist
Fat is bad for you.
Extra False!
What is the max amount of sodium we should have each day?
2,300 mg sodium
In what kinds of food is saturated fat usually found?
animal products (meat/ cheese/ whole milk/ butter etc).
Give one reason why a healthy diet is important.
provides us with appropriate nutrition for optimal body function, prevents chronic illness, better QOL, helps manage weight
Protein is only found in meat and animal products.
False.
How many cups of fruit should we eat each day?
2 cups
Why is it important to limit our saturated fat intake?
Excessive saturated fat intake has been linked to heart disease.
Name a healthy swap for potato chips.
carrots with hummus, mixed nuts, air-popped pop corn.
You have to major in nutrition in college in order to become a RDN.
False.
High school students should get how many minutes of exercise each day?
60 minutes (aerobic, muscle strengthening, bone strengthening).
Name 3 sources of unsaturated fat (healthy fat).
Vegetable oils, nuts, seeds.
Name 3 sources of vegetarian protein.
Tofu, beans, lentils, nuts, seeds.
Coconut oil has more saturated fat in it than butter.
True!
How much of your grains each day should be whole grains? (percentage)
50%
What is the main kind of fat in coconut oil?
Saturated fat!
Name 3 job areas where a RDN can work.
Putting food in the microwave is unhealthy.
False