NUTRITION
ESSENTIAL NUTRIENTS
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Question
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How many food groups are there according to the Myplate guidelines?
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3
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4
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5
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6
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -As the MyPlate icon shows, the five food groups are Fruits, Vegetables, Grains, Protein Foods, and Dairy.
Detailed explanation-2: -School-age children need to eat foods from all five healthy food groups – vegetables, fruit, grain foods, dairy and protein. Healthy foods have nutrients that are important for growth, development and learning. Limit salty, fatty and sugary foods, low-fibre foods, and drinks with caffeine or a lot of sugar.
Detailed explanation-3: -1 Carbohydrates. Carbohydrates give you energy, calcium and B vitamins. 2 Protein. Think of proteins as building blocks for the body – they help it grow and repair itself. 3 Dairy products. 4 Fruit and vegetables. 5 Fats and sugars.
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