1.02 Understand guidelines for healthful food preparation

The food groups recommended in the greatest amounts on MyPlate are:

• fruits and grains

• fruits and protein

• grains and protein

• grains and vegetables

To encourage good nutrition, MyPlate recommends that half of a plate should be filled with:

• a variety of foods from each food group.

• grains and vegetables

• fruits and grains

• fruits and vegetables

To encourage good nutrition, MyPlate recommends choosing foods that are high in:

• fruits and vegetables

• sodium and added sugars

• sodium and added fats

• water and calories

A person can make healthier food choices when shopping for packaged and canned foods by:

• buying more canned that packaged foods.

• buying only organic food products.

• purchasing larger sizes

• reading the nutrition labels

An example of a nutrition claim that a person should be cautious of is:

• consuming fresh fruit for dessert

• encouraging one to choose orange juice instead of lemanade

• replacing corn with brown rice in an evening meal

• guaranteeing one will lose five pounds per week on the grapefruit diet

Karen consumes two and one-half cups of spinach everyday to meet her vegetable group. Which MyPlate recommendation should she do a better job of following?

• vary your protein source

• make half your grains whole grains

• focus on whole fruit

• vary your vegetables

Aerobics, competitive basketball, and running are examples of:

• very light physical activites

• light physical activities

• moderate physical activites

• vigorous physical activities

Gardening, dancing, and walking briskly are examples of:

• very light physical activities

• light physical activities

• moderate physical activities

• vigorous physical activities

Deandre uses a chart to visualize how much peanut butter is considered one serving for his sandwich. Which weight-control strategy is he using?

• following recommended calorie needs

• practicing moderation

• controlling portion sizes

• achieving physical fitness

Mason wants to start a physical fitness program to help him get in shape. What activities should he practice for flexibility?

• stretching exercises

• cardiovascular exercises

• resistance exercises

• calisthenics