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Which of the following is NOT one of the five food groups represented in MyPlate?
Which of the following is NOT one of the five food groups represented in MyPlate?
- Grains
- Sugars (correct)
- Protein
- Vegetables
According to MyPlate, which two factors most significantly influence the variation in individual calorie needs?
According to MyPlate, which two factors most significantly influence the variation in individual calorie needs?
- Weight and gender
- Gender and physical activity level (correct)
- Age and height
- Height and weight
Why is portion control considered important, even when consuming nutritious foods?
Why is portion control considered important, even when consuming nutritious foods?
- To maximize the absorption of vitamins and minerals
- To ensure a balanced intake of all nutrients
- To prevent overeating and maintain a healthy weight (correct)
- To aid digestion and prevent bloating
Using the hand-portioning method, what food serving does a clenched fist most closely represent?
Using the hand-portioning method, what food serving does a clenched fist most closely represent?
What characteristic defines a nutrient-dense food?
What characteristic defines a nutrient-dense food?
Which of the following pairs correctly identifies a nutrient-dense food and a food that is NOT nutrient-dense?
Which of the following pairs correctly identifies a nutrient-dense food and a food that is NOT nutrient-dense?
Biologically, why do males typically require more calories than females?
Biologically, why do males typically require more calories than females?
Which of the following is the MOST accurate explanation of the role of MyPlate in dietary planning?
Which of the following is the MOST accurate explanation of the role of MyPlate in dietary planning?
Why does the MyPlate system emphasize the importance of individualized food plans rather than a one-size-fits-all approach?
Why does the MyPlate system emphasize the importance of individualized food plans rather than a one-size-fits-all approach?
If a person's diet primarily consists of foods that are low in nutrients but high in calories, what is a likely health consequence?
If a person's diet primarily consists of foods that are low in nutrients but high in calories, what is a likely health consequence?
Flashcards
Name the 5 food groups.
Name the 5 food groups.
Grains, vegetables, fruits, protein, and dairy.
Largest calorie difference factors?
Largest calorie difference factors?
Gender and amount of physical activity.
Importance of portion control?
Importance of portion control?
Helps prevent over-eating, good or bad foods.
Portion control equivalents?
Portion control equivalents?
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Nutrient-dense foods?
Nutrient-dense foods?
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Example of nutrient-dense food?
Example of nutrient-dense food?
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Why males need more calories?
Why males need more calories?
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Study Notes
- The five food groups are grains, vegetables, protein, dairy, and fruits.
- The MyPlate system creates personalized food plans based on gender, weight, height, age, and amount of physical activity.
- Gender and amount of physical activity make the largest differences in calories for food plans.
- Portion control helps to prevent over-eating, even when consuming foods good for you.
- Two portion control equivalents are: a hockey puck is half a bagel and a clenched fist is one cup of rice or pasta.
- A nutrient-dense food is low in calories, and high in nutrients.
- An example of a food that is nutrient-dense is an avocado, and a food that isn't nutrient dense is chips.
- Males biologically have more muscle mass than females, which is why they get more calories.
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