Fruits
Name 3 fruits
Apple, blueberry, banana, watermelon, etc
Name 3 vegetables
Carrots, broccoli, peppers, spinach, etc.
What does the MYPLATE represent?
The recommended amounts of food groups for Americans.
What does SMARRT stand for?
Name 1 health benefit of both fruits and vegetables
Promotes heart health, supports the immune system, provides energy
Daily recommended intake for males 14-18?
2 to 2 1/2 cups
Daily recommended intake for males 14-18?
2 1/2 to 4 cups
How can using MYPLATE benefit a person?
Can compare your diet to the MYPLATE to see how well you are eating and if you need to make changes.
Why is it important to be realistic when creating a SMARRT goal?
If it is realistic, then you can actually achieve the goal.
By the end of the week, I am going to have less sugar and eat more fruits.
Is this a SMARRT goal? Why or why not?
No, doesn't feel the SMARRT criteria
Daily recommended intake for females 14-18?
1 1/2 to 2 cups
Daily recommended intake for females 14-18?
2 1/2 to 3 cups
How much of your plate should be fruits and vegetables?
Half
•I will eat at least three servings of fruits and vegetables each day for the next month, including one serving of a different colored vegetable each day, to improve my energy and focus in school.
What part of this goal is relevant?
To improve my energy and focus in school
What macronutrients do fruits and vegetables provide?
Fat, protein, carbohydrates
Name 3 health benefits of fruits?
Boosts the immune system, supports digestion, improves heart health, provides natural energy, maintains healthy skin, and supports brain function.
Name 3 health benefits of vegetables.
Packed with nutrients - vitamins, minerals, antioxidants - promotes a healthy heart, supports a strong immune system, improves bone health, boosts mental health, and provides long-lasting energy.
MYPLATE recommends that you have a rainbow on your plate. What does this mean?
You have a variety of fruits and vegetables, so you can benefit from all the different colors.
Why are SMARRT goals important?
They create a clear framework that increases the chances of the goal actually being achieved
•I will eat at least three servings of fruits and vegetables each day for the next month, including one serving of a different colored vegetable each day, to improve my energy and focus in school
Identify how this SMARRT goal is timely
For the next month
Name all of the vitamins and minerals that fruits provide.
Potassium, fiber, vitamin C, and folate.
Name all vitamins and minerals that vegetables provide.
Potassium, fiber, folate, vitamin A, and vitamin C.
What is each section of our MYPLATE?
Fruits, vegetables, carbohydrates, proteins, dairy
Scenario: You notice that throughout the week, you have been getting more and more tired by the end of the school day. You have also been having brain fog by the end of the day and have a hard time staying focused on class.
Create a SMARRT goal to help counter these effects
Specific
Measurable
Adjustable
Realistic
Relevant
Timely
What vitamins and minerals do vegetables provide that fruits don't?
Vitamin A