Nutrients, Weight Management, & the Food Label

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

• a variety of foods from each food group

• grains & vegetables

• fruits & grains

• fruits & vegetables

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 lemonade

• replacing corn with brown rice in an evening meal

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

Karen consumes two & one half cups of spinach every day 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

Gardening, dancing, & walking briskly are examples of:

• very light physical activities

• light physical activities

• moderate physical activities

• vigorous physical activities

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

• buying more canned than packaged foods

• buying only organic food products

• purchasing larger sizes

• reading the nutrition labels

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

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

• fiber & nutrients

• sodium & added sugars

• sodium & added fats

• water & calories

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

• fruits & grains

• fruits & protein

• grains & protein

• grains & vegetables

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

Aerobics, competitive basketball, & running are examples of:

• very light physical activities

• light physical activities

• moderate physical activities

• vigorous physical activities