MyPlate
How many food groups are in my plate?
5
How often are the dietary guidelines revised?
every 5 years
According to MyPlate how much protein should we get each day?
5-6oz
How many essential nutrients does our body need?
6
What is the key consumer message for Fruits?
Make half your plate fruits and vegetables.
What three things does ChooseMyPlate.gov use to determine caloric needs?
Age, gender and activity level.
What color is the grain group represented by?
Orange/tan
How many calories per gram are in each nutrient?
Carb-4
lipid-9
protein-4
Water, vitamin, mineral-0
What is the key consumer message for the Protein Group?
Keep meat and poultry portions small and lean
How many minutes of exercise is recommended for teens every day?
60 mins
How many cups of dairy should we get each day?
3 cups
How many TBSP are in a cup
16
How much seafood should be added to the diet weekly?
8oz
What are 3 things the average American should reduce or decrease in their diet?
Added sugars
Saturated/Trans fats
Sodium
What 3 nutrients are found in vegetables?
Fiber(carbs), vitamins, minerals, some protein
How do you properly measure brown sugar?
pack and level (it needs to hold it's shape)
What color represents protein?
purple
_____________ has a role in helping to create and support healthy eating patterns.
Everyone
How much of your grains should be whole grains?
Half
Give me an example a Macro Mineral
Calcium