Essential Nutrients
Dietary Guidelines
MyPlate
Food Math
Just for Fun
100
What is the most important Nutrient?
Water
100
According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which of these should be limited in a healthy diet?
a) Whole grains
b) Lean proteins
c) Saturated fats
d) Fresh fruits
C) Saturated Fats
100
What is the primary purpose of the MyPlate guide?
a) To provide exact measurements for each food group
b) To illustrate balanced meal proportions
c) To list calorie counts for common foods
d) To rank foods by nutritional value
B) To illustrate balanced meal proportions
100
How many calories is in a container?
960 Cal
100
What is Mr. Chaises first name?
Leon
200
What does protein do?
Builds and repairs tissue
200
How often is the Dietary Guidelines for Americans updated?
Every 5 years.
200
What should 50% of your MyPlate be?
Fruits and Veggies
200
How many Calories come from Protein?
32 Cal
200
When is Mr. Chaise's Birthday?
April 19th
300
What nutrient is the main source of energy?
Carbs
300
What is the maximum amount of trans fats allowed in a product labeled as "trans fat free" per serving?
a) 0 grams
b) 0.5 grams
c) 1 gram
d) 2 grams
B) 0.5 grams
300
How much of your grains should be whole grains?
Half
300
How many calories come from Fat?
45 Cal
300
What Month was Mr. Chaise's baby born?
June
400
Name the 3 main sources of energy.
Carbs
Fat
Protein
400
- Which factor is considered an emotional influence on food choices?
a) Allergies or intolerances
b) Cultural traditions
c) Stress levels
d) Income level
C) Stress
400
MyPlate has how many food groups?
5
400
How many calories come from Carbs?
148 Cal
400
How old is Mr. Chaise
27
500
List all 6 essential nutrients
water
protein
carbs
fats
vitamins
minerals
500
- _T/F___ The FDA regulates herbal supplements as strictly as prescription medications.
False
500
List all 5 MyPlate food groups.
Grains
Protein
Vegetables
Fruit
Dairy
500
What is the average amount of calories all Nutrition facts are based on?
2,000 Calorie diet
500
How long has Mr. Chaise worked at ATCO?
3 years