MyPlate and nutrition

Question 1

My pyramid is now called what?

Answer 1

Myplate

Question 2

The “meat and beans” groups is now called what?

Answer 2

Protein group

Question 3

The milk group is now the what?

Answer 3

Dairy group

Question 4

What are 3 messages provided by my plate?

Answer 4

1. How to balance your calories
2. What foods to increase
3. What foods to decrease

Question 5

Enjoy your food but….

Answer 5

eat less

Question 6

How many extra calories equal 10 extra pounds a year?

Answer 6

100 calories

Question 7

How long does it take the stomach to realize that its full?

Answer 7

20 minutes

Question 8

Three types of foods you should limit.

Answer 8

1. foods high in sodium
2. foods that are high in sugar
3. foods that contain trans fats

Question 9

Define nutrient dense

Answer 9

foods that are high in nutrients compared to calorie content

Question 10

Give examples of nutrient dense foods

Answer 10

lean meats, beans, rice, fruits, veggetables, whole grains, low fat milk,seafood, eggs, and unsalted nuts/seeds

Question 11

What is the difference between natural and added sugars?

Answer 11

Natural sugars occur naturally, added sugar is sugar that is not natural to the food

Question 12

Foods with naturally occurring sugar

Answer 12

fruits, grains, milk, and some vegetables

Question 13

Three foods to increase in your diet

Answer 13

fruits and vegetables, whole grains, low fat milk products

Question 14

What part of a seed is required for a product to be considered whole grain?

Answer 14

Bran

Question 15

Foods to decrease in your diet

Answer 15

foods high in sodium, sugar and fat

Question 16

Easy ways to reduce sodium in your diet

Answer 16

Check labels
Don't salt food
have fresh not frozen foods
use other seasonings
eat less highly processed foods

Question 17

Easy ways to reduce sugary beverage intake

Answer 17

drink water
drink diet drinks
drink milk