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My Plate Webquest
Directions: Use this sheet as a guide for experiencing the new government website, choosemyplate.gov, to learn about the updated Food Guide Pyramid and healthy lifestyle choices. Follow each step and complete the questions as listed
1. Log on to www.choosemyplate.gov
2. Who is the sponsor of this website?
3. Look under “What’s Cooking”? A. What is the tip of the day?
B. List the 5 tips for a healthy diet 1.
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4. Click on MyPlate. For each food group read the material presented to answer the following questions.
GRAINS a. What 2 sub groups are grains divided into?
b. Name the 3 parts of the kernel that make up the whole grain.
c. Explained the term milled and explain why it is done?
d. What nutrients are lost due to refining?
e. List 4 examples of refined grain products. f. Most refined grains are ______. What nutrients are added back?
What nutrient is NOT added back?
g. What words MUST be on the ingredient list to be able to determine if the grain product is made from a whole grain?
h. How much is needed from this group for your gender and age?
View “What Counts as an Ounce”?
a. How much is a 1 ounce equivalent of whole wheat bread? b. How much is a 1 ounce equivalent of ready-to-eat cereal? c. How much is a 1 ounce equivalent of pasta or rice? d. How much is a 1 ounce equivalent of a Kaiser roll (hamburger bun)?
VEGETABLES
a. What counts as a member of this group?
b. Vegetable are in 5 subgroups. List them and give 2 examples of each.
1. a. b. 2. a. b.
3. a. b.
4. a. b.
5. a. b.
c. For your age and gender, how many servings of veggies do you need per day?
d. Click on “Health Benefits and Nutrients”—which nutrients do vegetables have? List 5. e. Give 3 reasons why dietary fiber is important.
f. What is the health connection between folic acid and women of child bearing age?
FRUITS a. What counts as part of the fruit group? List all.
b. List 8 different fruits. (don’t just give me the 1st eight listed!)
c. How many servings according to your age and gender do you need per day?
d. List 4 nutrients that are fruits are good sources of.
e. Most fruits are naturally low in ______, ______and ______.
f. What 2 of the many health benefits of eating a diet rich in fruit?
View “What’s in the Fruit Group”
What are the serving sizes for the following:
1 small Gala apple______½ large Peach ______¼ cup Raisins ______½ cup Orange juice ______½ cup Strawberries______
DAIRY
a. What foods are included?
b. Cream cheese, cream and butter are not part of this group. Why?
c. How much do you need according to your age and gender do you need from this group?
d. Three main nutrients found in this group are ______, ______and ______.
e. A diet rich in milk and milk products may reduce the risk of this disease:______.
e. Why is it important to choose low-fat and non fat choices?
f. What are some healthy choices if you are lactose intolerant?
PROTEIN FOODS
a. List the 7 groups and give 2 examples of each. 1. a. b.
2. a. b.
3. a. b.
4. a. b.
5. a. b.
6. a. b.
7. a. b.
b. You should choose ______or ______poultry and meats.
c. Fish, nuts and seeds contain ______oils.
e. Nutrients supplied by this group include ______, ______, ______, ______, ______, and ______.
f. What is the function of Vitamin E?
g. What is the function of iron?
h. What are three examples of fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids?
OILS
a. What are oils? Give 3 examples.
b. Most oils are high in ______or polyunsaturated fats and low in
______fats.
c. Why is it important to consume oils?
d. How many calories are found in one tablespoon of oil?
e. How many calories are found in one tablespoon of butter?
f. Why is it better to consume oils rather than solid fats like butter?
5. Return to the Home location and click on SuperTracker and Other Tools. Select Daily Food Plan and put your personal information into the calculator. Chart your recommended servings below:
Grains Vegetables Fruits Fats Dairy Meats EMAIL ME YOUR FINISHED WEBQUEST AS AN ATTACHMENT