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What is the purpose of Myplate
To help people make healthful eating choices consistent with the Dietary Guidelines.
What are the functions & food sources for proteins?
Helps with growth, repair and maintenance of body tissue.
Name the fat-soluble vitamins
The fat-soluble vitamins are A,D,E,K
What happens if you eat an excess of proteins?
Gets stored as fat and is hard on the digestive system
What does BMI stand for and what does it measure?
Body Mass Index measure the body fat that use ratio of weight to height.
What are the food groups from MyPlate
Fruits, Vegetables, Grains, Protein, Dairy
What are the functions for fats
Stores energy, provides insulation for the body
Name the water-soluble vitamins.
The water-soluble vitamins are B, C
How many calories are there per gram of protein, carbohydrate, and fat
protein-4
carbohydrates-4
fats-9
What is FSIS and what do they oversee
Food Safety and Inspection Service – handles product recalls or removal of products from the market.
what is the color of each food group
Fruits- red
Vegetables- green
Grains-orange
Protein- purple
Dairy- blue
What are the functions for carbohydrates
Provides the body’s main source of energy.
What is an amino acid?
Building Blocks of Protein
Define: LDL cholesterol and HDL cholesterol
LDL-Bad Cholesterol – contributes to heart disease and can clog arteries.
HDL-Good Cholesterol – Removes LDL, protects against heart attacks and strokes
What is the USDA and what do they oversee
United States Department of Agriculture – enforces standards for the quality and wholesomeness of meat, poultry and eggs.
Name food sources for each of the food groups on the MyPlate
Protein
Chicken
Nuts
Dry Beans/Peas
Fruit
Apples
Oranges
Watermelon
Vegetable
Broccoli
Kale
Carrots
Grain
Whole Grain Cereal
Whole Wheat Bread
Oatmeal
Dairy
Yogurt
Cheese
Low-fat Milk
What are the functions & food sources for water?
Helps with proper digestion, cell growth/maintenance
Examples: (basically any food/beverage) High water content foods: watermelon, cucumber, grapefruit, peaches
What food sources help vegetarians with protein intake?
Nuts
Dry Beans
Tofu
Soy
How do you find you BMI?
BMI= weight x 703 / Height in inches^2
What is the FDA and what do they oversee?
Food and Drug Administration – ensures the safety and wholesomeness of all other foods. Inspects food processing plants.
what are the portion sizes for 2,000 calories: Fruits, vegetables, grains, protein, and dairy
Fruits-2 cups
Vegetables-2.5 c
grains-6 oz.
proteins-5.5 oz.
dairy- 3 c
How do you find the recommended amount of water to be consumed per day
Body weigh/2 =Amount of water to be consumed per day
What can be found on a nutrition facts panel?
Calories per serving
Conversion Guide
Percent Daily Value
Serving Size/Servings per Container
Nutrition Information
References of Daily Values
Types and symptoms of eating disorders
Anorexia Nervosa – self starvation, intense fear of weight gain, body can’t absorb nutrients.
Bulimia Nervosa – eats, then vomits; frequent purging, bad teeth and gums
Binge eating – uncontrolled eating, overweight, lack of self-control, risk of getting diabetes
What is the Delaney clause
The Delaney Clause is a part of the 1958 Food Addi- tives Amendment (section 409) to the 1954 Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA). This clause governs regulation of pesticide residues in processed foods