Nutritional Guidelines and Healthy Eating

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What does 'balanced diet' mean?

A balanced diet includes a variety of foods in the right proportions to provide necessary nutrients.

What is MyPlate?

MyPlate is a guideline by the USDA to help make healthy food choices, showing portions of different food groups.

Name the food groups shown on MyPlate.

The food groups are fruits, vegetables, grains, protein, and dairy.

How many servings of fruits and vegetables should you have daily?

At least five servings of fruits and vegetables are recommended daily.

What is the importance of portion control in a diet?

Portion control helps manage calorie intake and maintain a healthy weight.

What is a common guideline for limiting sugar intake?

One guideline is to limit added sugars to less than 10% of daily calories.

Why is it important to read food labels?

Reading food labels helps you understand the nutritional content and make healthier choices.

What is meant by ‘whole foods’?

Whole foods are minimally processed and have no added artificial ingredients.

Name a benefit of eating whole foods over processed foods.

Whole foods generally contain more nutrients and fiber.

What is a calorie?

A calorie is a unit of energy that measures how much energy food provides.

Why is it important to have healthy snacks?

Healthy snacks provide nutrients and energy between meals, helping keep hunger at bay.

Give an example of a healthy snack.

Apple slices with peanut butter are a healthy snack.

What are empty calories?

Empty calories come from foods or drinks with little to no nutritional value, mostly from sugars and fats.

Name a drink that provides empty calories.

Soda provides empty calories.

How can planning meals help improve nutritional habits?

Meal planning can help you make healthier choices, avoid unhealthy temptations, and save time and money.