Chapter 4 - Lesson 1: Following Dietary Guidelines

Master following dietary guidelines with MyPlate! Learn about essential nutrients & build a balanced diet.

Fill in the blanks of the story using the online textbook above and the word bank below. “What are you eating?” asked Raoul, as he stared at the plate of food sitting in front of his brother. “With all those greasy foods, you can’t be following that plan for healthful eating, the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.”“It’s not that bad,” Oscar insisted. “After all, your body does need some fats to provide energy and help store vitamins.”“Yes, you’re right,” Raoul answered. “Still, have you ever looked at the United States Department of Agriculture’s guide for how many servings of each food group you’re supposed to eat each day? The guide is a diagram called MyPlate .” Raoul pulled out his health textbook and flipped to a page with the diagram on it. As his brother looked on, Raoul explained, “You see, it says to eat sparingly the kind of thing you’re eating.”“Yeah, I know that greasy foods don’t give me all of the nutrients my body needs to function and be healthy,” Oscar admitted. “But I eat other foods, too. I get enough proteins from the beef, chicken, and eggs I eat each day.”“True,” answered Raoul. “But you must remember to eat lots of other foods, such as fruits, vegetables, pasta, and grains. They contain carbohydrates, which are the body’s main source of energy. You also need vitamins to help your body use nutrients such as proteins and fats, and minerals to help build bones and teeth."Oscar looked down at his plate and smiled as he pointed to a hunk of cake.“This oatmeal cake has fiber in it, the part of grains your body can’t digest. That’s good for you.”“Yeah,” laughed Raoul. “Too bad it’s surrounded by so much sugar.”“Well, I’ll try to be better at watching what I eat,” Oscar said. “If I think about it and plan it out, I can easily eat a more balanced diet .”“And it can be tasty, too.” Raoul reminded his brother. Fill in the blanks using the online textbook above and the word bank below. Your Need for Nutrients1. Nutrients are necessary to the body to help with:a.) growth and repair of cellsb.) body processesc.) energy 2. The six main nutrients needed by the body are proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals , and water .The Dietary Guidelines3. To follow the Dietary Guidelines for Americans to achieve better health, you should:a.) maintain a healthful weight to decrease the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and some cancers;b.) be physically active each day to help you control weight and reduce stress;c.) follow the MyPlate guide to get the recommended number of servings from each food group each day;d.) choose a variety of whole grains daily, because they are low in fat and contain fiber;e.) choose a variety of fruits and vegetables daily because they are rich in vitamins that help prevent heart disease and some cancers; andf.) keep food safe to eat by preparing and storing it properly, which prevents the growth and spread of germs. Use the MyPlate Diagram and the Servings Chart to answer the questions below. What food group should take up the MOST room on your plate? Fruits Vegetables Protein How much of your grains should be whole grains? At least 1 At least 1 At least 1 Healthy fats are okay to have in our diets. True False How much protein should you have a day? 7 ounces 6 ounces 5 ounces How much fruit should you have a day? 1 cup 1.5 cups 2 cups After looking at the MyPlate Food Diagram and the current Dietary Guidelines, what are some changes you can make to your diet in order to follow the guidelines more accurately? Try to match the Halloween Candy with the calories and exercises. Halloween Candy Match Game The Evolution of USDA Food Guides MyPlate Game Click to play the MyPlate Match Game MyPlate Matching Game Chapter 4 - Lesson 1 Quizlet