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Nutrition | Questions & Answers |
Grade A | 100% Correct - Portage
Learning
A key to health: what you eat and why, guidelines for a healthy diet.
Question:
foods are grouped into 5 specific groups
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proteins, fruits, vegetables, grains, and dairy
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why was myplate made? When?
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to bridge the gap between knowledge and action, 2011
,Question:
what does size of wedge represent on myplate?
Answer:
portion size
Question:
The health messages conveyed by the MyPlate illustrates the concepts of:
Answer:
balance, moderation, variation
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balance
Answer:
calorie and portion size
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moderation
Answer:
increase consumption of some groups and limit the consumption of others
,Question:
variety
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consume all food groups
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dietary guidelines
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1. Meet nutritional needs primarily from nutrient dense foods and beverages
2. Choose a variety of options from each food group
3. Pay attention to portion size
, Question:
start simple tips
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Benefits add up bite by bite
Focus on whole fruits
Vary your vegetables
Make half your grains whole grains
Vary your protein
Move to low fat or fat free dairy or yogurt (lactose-free dairy or fortified soy)
Choose foods and beverages with less added sugars, saturated fat and sodium
Question:
MyPlate plan
Answer:
an estimate of what and how much food an individual should consume based
on age, gender, and activity level
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MyPlate nutrient recommendations
Answer:
recommendations on serving sizes and nutrient recommendations for your
particular needs