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MyPlate

100

How many sections are there to the MyPlate? 

5 Sections

200

List the five categories of the MyPlate. 

Fruit, Vegetables, Dairy, Grain, and Protein

300

What two MyPlate nutrient categories should make up half of your plate? 

Fruits and Vegetables

400

Define Nutrition. 

Nutrition is defined as the processes by which an animal or plant takes in and utilizes food substances. 

500

How many essential nutrients are there? 

6 essential nutrients: protein, carbohydrates, fat, vitamins, minerals, and water

Miscellaneous

100

True or false: Extra protein from foods or the use of protein supplements will help increase muscle strength. 

False

200

What food substance helps people work out harder and recover faster? 

Creatine

300

What is the maximum calcium I should eat/drink per day in MG? 

1300 mg

400

What is one factor that can put a young person at risk for developing osteoporosis? 

Being white, female, having irregular periods, doing little or no exercise, not getting enough calcium in your diet, below a normal weight, having a family history, smoking and drinking.

500

What is a fad diet? 

a popular eating plan that claims to produce quick results like weight loss or improved health, but has little scientific evidence to support its claims.

Nutrients

100

List a food item that is high in sodium or salt.

Soups, gravy, soy sauce, salami, bacon, cured meats, snack foods

200

Protein is essential for building what? 

Building muscle

300

What is a condition where there is an abnormally low number of red blood cells circulating in the body? 

Anemia 

400

List a good source of protein. 

Beans, nuts, fish, chicken, etc.

500

What essential nutrient makes up approximately 60% of our body?

Water

Protein and Iron

100

A lake of iron causes what?

Anemia 

200

What is one symptom of anemia? 

Paleness, feeling tired, no symptoms, fast heartbeat, headaches, brittle nails and hair, cold hands and feet

300

How many amino acids does our body need to function properly? 

20 amino acids

400

Too much protein can cause damage to which two parts of the body? 

Liver and Kidney damage

500

What can cause anemia other than a lack of iron? 

Diet low in minerals, menstruating female, internal bleeding, lack of protein 

Sodium and Calcium

100

Sodium can cause high what? 

Blood pressure

200

What is the maximum amount of sodium I should eat in mg?

2400 MG

300

Our body can deposit calcium until about age? 

Age 30

400

Not enough calcium causes this type of bone disease.

Osteoporosis

500

List 3 good sources of calcium.

Yogurt, milk, icecream