unit 2 - intro into nutrition & myplate

3 components of wellness (& example)

1. mental - develop thinking skills

2. physical - exercise, get good amount of sleep, proper hygiene

3. social/emotional - communication, journalling, having support group

5 influences of our food choices (& example)

1. biological - hunger/appetite

2. economic - socio-economic status

3. physical - time/skills & access/availability

4. psychological - mood/emotion

5. social - friends/family, culture/traditions

5 components of MyPlate

fruits, vegetables, grains, protein, dairy

how much of your plate should each food group make up?

¼ of the plate

(dairy is 1 serving)

what are the two groups of grain?

whole and refined

what is the main difference between the two groups of grain?

Refined grains have been more processed and enriched compared to whole grains

whole: contain the entire grain

refined: processed and enriched

when eating protein, you should try to eat protein that is low in what kind of fat?

saturated fat

what does “eat the rainbow” mean when it comes to fruits/vegetables?

eat a variety of fruits & vegetables that are different in color as they provide different health benefits

2 examples of each of the 5 food groups

Fruits: Strawberries & kiwis
Vegetables: Carrots & Spinach
Dairy: Yogurt & Milk
Grains: Pasta & Bread
Protein: Tofu & Chicken