FOOD TECHNOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -To encourage good nutrition, ChooseMyPlate.gov recommends that your plate should be filled with: Your plate should be filled with a variety of foods from each of the food groups. A type of whole grain product is: Old fashioned oatmeal is a whole grain product.

Detailed explanation-2: -Just by looking at MyPlate, you know right away that vegetables and fruits should take up half the plate and grains and protein foods each take up about a quarter of the plate. And with a side helping of dairy, you’re reminded to include milk or another dairy food (like cheese or yogurt) in your daily meal plan.

Detailed explanation-3: -Vegetables It’s the largest sections on the plate. That’s because vegetables provide many of the vitamins and minerals we need for good health. Veggies are naturally low in calories, and the fiber in them helps us feel full.

Detailed explanation-4: -Foods contain different nutrients, and no single food can provide all the nutrition our bodies need. When deciding what types of foods to serve, it is helpful to use resources such as MyPlate to help plan meals based on recommended servings.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Healthy Eating Plate encourages consumers to choose whole grains and limit refined grains, since whole grains are much better for health.