DGA
When were the Dietary Guidelines created?
1980
How many calories is in 1 gram of carb?
4kcal/g
How many calories in 1 gram of fat?
9kcal/g
How many calories is in 1 gram of protein?
4kcal/g
What food group does pasta fit in?
Grains
What are the recommended saturated fats?
<10%
What is the recommended intake of Carbs from your daily calories?
45-65%
What food is an example of a healthy fat?
Avocado, nuts/seeds, olive oil, fatty fish (salmon)
What is an incomplete protein?
Missing 1 or more essential amino acids
What percentage of MyPlate does protein make up?
25%
How many calories of fat should come from your daily calories?
25-35%
What are the 3 monosaccharides?
Glucose, Fructose, Galactose
What two food groups make up 50% of MyPlate?
Fruits and Vegetables
Name the 3 monosaccharides?
Glucose, Fructose, and Galactose
What are the vitamins found in fat?
How many calories should come from protein?
10-25%
What food group would tofu fit in?
Protein
Name the monosaccharide combinations that make up the disaccharides
Glucose + glucose= maltose
Fructose + glucose = sucrose
Galactose + glucose= lactose
Name the 5 food groups in alphabetical order