My Plate Guide
How many food groups make up the MyPlate?
Five
What color represents the Fruit Group?
Red
What is a healthy snack option in the fruit group?
apple, banana
Name one thing listed on a Food label
calories, fat, serving size, etc
What color represents the Grain Group?
Orange
What portion of your plate should be filled with fruits and vegetables according to MyPlate?
Half of the plate
Name one dark leafy green vegetable that is packed with nutrients like iron, vitamins, and calcium
Spinach, kale, collard greens
What is a healthy snack option from the protein group?
Nuts, seeds, hummus, trail mix
The total calories in the food are in what kind of font?
Bold, larger font
What color represents the Protein group?
Purple
What type of grains are recommended for a healthy diet?
Whole Grains
Name one fruit that is high in Vitamin C
citrus- oranges, lemons, grapefruits, limes
What are some healthy snacks you can pack and bring with you to school (name 2)
carrots and hummus
nuts
trailmix
popcorn
fruit
What does %DV mean?
Percent Daily Value
Name 2 foods in the Protein group that are not meat
Which food group is off to the side of the plate?
A
Name 2 benefits of healthy snacking
Gives you energy
Adds nutrients to your diet
Helps you to stay focused
The ingredient list is typically in what order?
Descending order. The first thing on the list has the largest quantity
Calories are a unit of measuring what?
Energy
What are the five food groups represented in MyPlate?
Fruits, Vegetables, Grains, Protein, Dairy
Why are the deep colorful vegetables the best to eat?
They are packed with vitamins and minerals
Whole grain snacks are healthy especially when they have at least _____ grams of fiber
3 g
What year did the newest Nutrition Fact Label come out?
2016
The serving size calories does not always mean the total calories. If there are 4 servings in the container and the label says 1 serving equals 50 calories, how many calories would you be taking in if you ate the whole box?
200 calories