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