MyPlate
Name an example of a grain.
Bread, oatmeal, rice, noodles, etc.
You need at least 8 cups a day of this nutrient
Water
Name 1 item that will always be listed on a food label.
Calories, Total Fat, Sodium, Carbs, Sugar, Protein, Ingredients
BMI stands for...
Body Mass Index
A calorie is...
A unit/measurement of energy
Name an example of a protein.
Meat, eggs, nuts, seeds, etc.
This nutrient is the building block for our bodies
Protein
This is listed in larger font than everything else on the food label.
Calories
A BMI of 30+ typically means someone is.....
Obese
What food group does ice-cream fall in?
Dairy
How many cups of dairy do you need each day?
3 cups
This nutrient is the body's main energy source
Carbohydrates
True or false
Serving size and servings per container are the same thing?
False
Serving size is how much 1 serving is. Ex: 1 cup
Servings per container is how much is in the total container: Ex: 4 cups
A BMI of 15 of less typically means someone is
Underweight/At risk for malnutrition
What food group does soda fall in?
None
What are the 5 food groups that makeup the MyPlate diagram?
Fruits, vegetables, grains, proteins, dairy
Too much of this nutrient is bad, but a small amount is essential for us
Fats
True or False
All foods/drinks bought at a store will have a food label?
True
It is a requirement to have nutrition information available.
Consistent high amounts of sugar over a long period of time can lead someone to becoming...
Before the MyPlate diagram was introduced, we used the Food Pyramid as a template which had 6 food groups. Was the 6th?
Oils
What food group makes up the largest portion on the MyPlate diagram?
Vegetables
What are the 6 key nutrients?
Water, fats, carbs, proteins, vitamins, minerals
The daily percent values are based on a _________ calorie diet a day
2,000
Consistent high amounts of sodium over a long period of time can lead to someone at risk for....
Having high BP, heart issues, stroke
Mike has a daily calorie allowance of 2,300 calories, based on his age, gender, height, and weight. He is wanting to gradually lose weight over the next few months. What strategy should Mike implement to his diet to lose weight during this time?
Mike should consume less calories each day than his allowed 2,300 calories. He should set a goal of around 2,000 calories a day instead or something close to that.