HUMAN NUTRITION

NUTRITION

NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Name the 5 food groups according to the MyPlate food guide.
A
fruits, water, protein, grains, dairy
B
fruits, vegetables, minerals, grains, dairy
C
fruits, vegetables, protein, grains, dairy
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -As the MyPlate icon shows, the five food groups are Fruits, Vegetables, Grains, Protein Foods, and Dairy. The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans emphasizes the importance of an overall healthy eating pattern with all five groups as key building blocks, plus oils.

Detailed explanation-2: -The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) created MyPlate, an easy-to-follow food guide, to help parents to figure out how to feed their kids nutritious, balanced meals. The colorful divided plate includes sections for vegetables, fruits, grains, and protein foods.

Detailed explanation-3: -Vegetables may be raw or cooked and can be fresh, frozen, canned, or dried. They can be whole, cut-up, or mashed. Vegetables are organized into 5 subgroups based on their nutrients: dark green; red and orange; beans, peas, and lentils; starchy; and other vegetables.

Detailed explanation-4: -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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