MyPlate Nutrition Guidelines Quiz

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What is The Dietary Guidelines for Americans?

  • A guide specifically for athletes
  • A food pyramid established by the USDA
  • A document developed by experts to promote a healthy lifestyle through improved nutrition and physical activity (correct)
  • A nutrition program for children

The guidelines provide dietary advice for Americans ________ years and older.

two

What are the two main messages the guidelines focus on?

Maintaining a healthy weight, Choosing nutrient dense foods and beverages

What is MyPlate?

<p>USDA's food guidance system based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans</p> Signup and view all the answers

MyPlate helps you select the right food plan for a _______________ __________.

<p>balanced diet</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the 5 parts of MyPlate?

<p>Fruits, Vegetables, Grains, Protein, Dairy</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of Fruits and Veggies according to MyPlate?

<p>Make up half of your plate, provide fiber, vitamin A, and vitamin C</p> Signup and view all the answers

What dietary benefits do Grains provide?

<p>Dietary fiber, B vitamins, and minerals</p> Signup and view all the answers

What health benefits does Protein provide?

<p>Building muscle and tissue, sustain energy, B vitamins, and iron</p> Signup and view all the answers

From where do Complete Proteins come?

<p>Animal sources</p> Signup and view all the answers

From where do Incomplete Proteins come?

<p>Plant sources</p> Signup and view all the answers

What health benefits does Dairy provide?

<p>Calcium, potassium, and vitamin D</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Dietary Guidelines for Americans

  • Developed to encourage a healthy lifestyle through nutrition and physical activity.
  • Offers dietary advice for Americans aged two years and older.

Key Messages of the Guidelines

  • Emphasizes maintaining a healthy weight.
  • Recommends choosing nutrient-dense foods and beverages.

MyPlate

  • A food guidance system created by the USDA based on the Dietary Guidelines.
  • Assists individuals in selecting a balanced diet.

Components of MyPlate

  • Represents five essential food groups:
    • Fruits
    • Vegetables
    • Grains
    • Protein
    • Dairy

Fruits and Vegetables

  • Together should comprise half of your plate.
  • Rich in fiber, vitamin A, and vitamin C.

Grains

  • At least 50% of grains consumed should be whole grains.
  • Source of dietary fiber, B vitamins, and minerals.

Protein

  • Essential for building muscle and tissue, sustaining energy.
  • Requires a combination of complete proteins (animal sources) and incomplete proteins (plant sources).

Complete Proteins

  • Derived from animal sources, providing all essential amino acids.

Incomplete Proteins

  • Sourced from plants, lacking one or more essential amino acids.

Dairy

  • Contributions include calcium, potassium, and vitamin D for bone health.

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