My Plate
How many food groups are there?
5
What is one of the top food allergies?
milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soy, mustard, sesame seeds, or sulphites
What food group is a tomato apart of?
fruit
What counts as 1 cup of vegetables?
2 cups of leafy greens and 1 cup of cooked or raw veggies
How much dairy do you need daily?
3 cups
What food group does seeds belong to?
protein
What foods should be avoided with an allergy to tree nuts?
almonds, walnuts, pecans, etc
What counts as 1 cup of fruit?
1/2 cup of dried fruit and 1 cup of 100% fruit juice
Whats the recommendation of veggies for women to have?
2 - 3 cups
What foods are included in the dairy group?
milk, yogurt, cheese, lactose-free milk, fortified soy milk, and yogurt
How many food groups is in a meal with 2 eggs, 1 piece whole wheat toast, ½ avocado, coffee, 2 Tbsp. almond milk creamer?
3
Which is the most common allergy?
peanuts
How many cups of fruit do you need daily?
2
How much vegetables do you need daily?
2.5 cups
what's the main nutrient that dairy provides you with?
calcium
How much protein is in 1 egg?
1 oz
With which allergy should you avoid shrimp, crabs, lobster, squid, oysters, scallops and snails
shellfish
What is the daily recommendation of fruit for men?
2 - 2.5 cups
What are the 5 subgroups of vegetables based on their nutrients?
dark green, red and orange, beans, peas, and starchy
What does 1.5 oz of natural cheese count as?
1 cup of dairy
How much of the grains we consume should be whole grains?
Atleast half
which food allergies substitutions are seeds, beans, and pretzels?
peanuts
What does fruit not contain?
cholesterol
What are vegetables good sources of?
potassium, fiber, vitamin A, and vitamin C
What percent of Americans don't get enough dairy?
90%