My Plate
How many food categories are on my plate?
5
Do more physically active people require more calories?
yes
What are the two types of grain?
whole grain and refined grain
What are the three recommended things you should limit?
- sodium, saturated fats, and added sugars
True or False: Women typically require more calories than men.
False: Men typically require more calories than women
What food group is seafood in?
Why do we need to limit sodium?
What color is grains on the my plate chart?
What is the average serving size of fruit for a college-aged and moderately active man?
2-2 1/2 cups
What food group are beans, peas, and lentils in?
vegetables and proteins
What is solid at room temperature?
saturated fats
What does the purple color stand for on my plate?
protein
What is the average serving size of vegetables for college-aged moderately active women?
2.5 - 3 cups
Does almond and oat milk count as dairy?
No
Where are added sugars most commonly found?
sugary drinks, dessert, candy
What is one of the four key messages of my plate?
- Follow a healthy dietary pattern throughout life
- Customize food
- focus on food group needs
- limit foods that have sodium, saturated fat, and added sugars
True or False: The average college-aged moderately active male and female need the same amounts of dairy
True
Does 100% fruit juice count as a serving of fruit?
yes
Name one healthy switch to lower sodium in your diet.
buy low sodium items, eat home cooked meals, use your own spices, buy less packaged food