USDA My Plate
Healthy Eating
Diabetes Mellitus Education
Carb Counting
100

The USDA My Plate (prior to 2026) recommends that fruits and vegetables make up this percent of our plate

What is 50%?

100

The USDA recommends choosing these types of dairy products over full fat options

What are low-fat and not-fat dairy products?

100

This type of diabetes is characterized by the destruction of beta cells in the pancreas

What is Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus? 

100

This many grams equals one serving of carbohydrates 

15g carbohydrates is equal to one carb 

200

USDA My Plate guidelines suggest protein should make up this percent of our plate

What is 25% of our plate?

200

This is the recommended maximum number of alcoholic drinks per day for a woman. 

What is one drink?

200

Carbohydrates are broken down into this substance which can cause complications in those with Diabetes Mellitus

What is glucose?

300

USDA My Plate guidelines suggest grains should make up this percent of our plate

What is 25% of our plate?

300

When choosing grain options, this type of grain is considered more healthy and should make up at least half our daily grain intake

What are whole grains?

300

These kinds of vegetables contain no carbohydrates, making them a good choice for people with diabetes

What are non-starchy vegetables?