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What is a food group? Category of edible items that all contain similar nutrients.
How many daily servings of Grains are recommended? 6-11 servings of bread, cereal, rice, potatoes, and/or pasta
What food group has good sources of vitamins, minerals, and complex carbohydrates? Grains (making half of them whole grains)
What nutrients are Grains a good source of? Fiber, iron, and vitamin B.
How many daily servings of vegetables are recommended? three to five cups
What food group has good sources of vitamins A and C and minerals? Vegetable group.
What food group is low in fat and calories? Vegetable group.
What are starchy vegetables (potatoes) a good source of? Complex carbohydrates and fiber.
How many daily servings of fruits are recommended? two to four cups
What food group has good sources of vitamins A and C, potassium, and carbohydrates? Fruit group. Make half your fruit whole fruits.
Fruit skins and other plant-based foods provide what item necessary for healthy digestion? Fiber
How many daily servings of milk, yogurt, and cheese are recommended? two to three servings
What food group has good sources of calcium, vitamin D and protein? Dairy group (Milk, yogurt and cheese)
How much food, in ounces, from the Protein group recommended? four to six ounces
What food group has good sources of protein, vitamin B, iron, and zinc? Protein group.
In the Protein group, what version can help limit fat intake? Lean meats, seafood and beans.
How much of the fats, oils, and sweets group (extras) is recommended daily? Limited.
What is MyPlate? A visual icon that tells how many servings from each food group are recommended each day.
What is involved in a balanced diet? Servings of foods from different food groups.
What is a serving? Specific amount of food that is indicated on the nutrition label or as listed on ChooseMyPlate.gov
What are some of the factors to find out the number of servings that is right for you? Your age, gender, size, and how active you are.
What is the suggested caloric intake level for most children, teenage girls, active women, and many sedentary men? 2200 calories.
What is the suggested caloric intake level for teenage boys, many active men, and some very active women? 2800 calories.
What are Dietary Guidelines? Recommendations for diet choices among healthy Americans who are two years of age or older.
How were Dietary Guidelines created? They are a result of research done by the USDA (U.S. Department of Agriculture) and USDHHS (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services)
What are some of the Dietary Guidelines? Eat a variety of foods, balance food with physical activity, choose a diet low in fat, saturated fat with plenty of lean protein, whole grain products, vegetables, and fruits
What is saturated fat? A type of fat (found in dairy products, solid vegetable fat, and meat/poultry) that contains as many hydrogen atoms as it possibly can.
What is cholesterol? A fat-like substance made by the body and found in certain foods.
What is sodium? A mineral food in table salt and prepared foods.
What is a vegetarian diet? A diet in which vegetables are the foundation. Meat, fish, and poultry are restricted and/or eliminated.
What is a vegan diet? A diet that excludes foods of animal origin. No dairy or eggs are allowed.
What is a lacto-vegetarian diet? A diet that excludes meat, fish, eggs and poultry. Can have dairy.
What is an ovo-lacto-vegetarian diet? A diet that excludes red meat, fish, and poultry. Can have eggs and dairy.
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