MyPlate Web-Quest. FOOD 11 Food and Nutrition

MyPlate Web-Quest Directions: To answer the questions below follow the list of steps.  Go to the website  Scroll over the blue “Eat Healthy” Tab located across the top of the page.  Click on the different food groups listed under that tab to complete the first section of questions. Grains 1. What is the difference between a refined grain and a whole grain? Provide 2 examples of each. Refined Grain: Refined grains have been milled, a process that removes the bran and germ. Examples: white flour, corn grits, Whole Grain: Whole grains contain the entire grain kernel Examples: whole-wheat flour, oatmeal, 2. When a refined grain is enriched, that means certain ___B______ vitamins and __iron______ are added back after processing. 3. List 3 examples from the “what makes an ounce” table  Bagels  Cornbread  muffins  On the left banner under the grains tab, click on “Nutrients and Health Benefits”. 4. List 2 health benefits from eating whole grains.  Consuming whole grains as part of a healthy diet may reduce the risk of heart disease.  Eating whole grains, as part of an overall healthy diet, may help with weight management. Vegetables 5. Vegetables are organized into 5 subgroups, based on their __ nutrient __________ content.  Look at the chart found in “what counts as a cup” This study source was downloaded by from CourseH on :07:28 GMT -0