WorksheetsMP6#4-P.E._My Plate
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 3hrs 30mins
Which detail MOST CLEARLY shows the MAIN difference between the Healthy Eating Plate and MyPlate?
The Healthy Eating Plate also talks about protein. Many foods are packed with protein. Not all of them affect your body the same way, though.
The Healthy Eating Plate suggests staying away from processed meat. Hot dogs are one example. You should also cut back on red meat, like pork and beef.
All those rules can be confusing! So which plate should you follow? MyPlate and the Healthy Eating Plate agree on the basics.
The Healthy Eating Plate goes into more detail. It has more information about the scientific proof behind how what we eat affects our health.
Read the paragraph below from the section "Healthy Oils."
"Fats and oils are not just something to avoid. The Healthy Eating Plate shows a bottle of healthy oil. Unsaturated oils are fats our bodies need. They can include olive, canola and other plant oils. Fish is also full of unsaturated fats. These fats are good for your heart."
What conclusion can the reader make based on this paragraph?
All fats and oils should be avoided because they are not healthy.
Some fats and oils can actually be healthy and good for people.
Unsaturated oils are fats that people should try to stay away from.
The Healthy Eating Plate shows that all fats are good for the heart.
Read the section “Healthy Eating Plate Vs. MyPlate.”
(Go back to the article)
Based on the image and text in that section, what do we know about the Healthy Eating Plate?
It was created with the help of the government and it is a much better idea than MyPlate.
It was created with the help of the government and it is not very different from MyPlate.
It was created by scientists from Harvard University and explains each food group in detail.
It was created by scientists from Harvard University with the help of different food companies.
Look at Image 2. (Go back to the article)
What does the image show?
It shows the food diagram created by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Michelle Obama.
It shows a list of the different types of food that fall in each of the five groups on MyPlate.
It shows the reason why people must eat fruits, vegetables, grains, protein and dairy food.
It shows the science that scientists used to create the food plate that all kids see in their school lunches.
True or False:
HALF of your plate should be filled with Fruits & Vegetables
TRUE
FALSE
According to the article which of the following is considered a HEALTHY grain choice?
white bread
white rice
sugar
whole wheat bread
According to the article which of the following are healthy protein choices?
Fish
Chicken and Turkey
Beans and Nuts
ALL of the above
According to the article and the newer Healthy Eating Plate, which is the healthiest drink choice with your meals?
soda
fruit juice
milk
water
Looking at the 2 plates what is the MAIN difference between them?
The newer "Healthy Eating Plate" has more information on each part of your plate.
The newer "Healthy Eating Plate" has more fruits & vegetables.
"My Plate" has fewer parts of your plate.
Neither plate includes being active.
What year was "My Plate" created?
2001
1980
2020
2001
