Download Choose my plate project

Name _______________________ Period # ___________
ChooseMyPlate.gov Project
Log on to the computer and go to
WWW.choosemyplate.gov
Click on Get a personalized plan (on right side)
Input your age, gender and physical activity
Click on the right side of the screen on “View Print &
Learn More” for your results. Open the PDF and print “My
Daily Food Plan” attach to the back of this packet.
Complete the recommended amounts for each food group:
Grains - __________________________
Vegetables - _______________________
Fruits - __________________________
Milk - ___________________________
Meat & Beans - _____________________
Your allowance for oils is ______________
Limit extras – solid fats and sugars to _____________
Your suggested calorie pattern is ________________
Limit sodium intake to _____________________
Click on “Food Groups” – Under basics on the left side of
the screen
Click on “Grains”
What is in the grain group?
What are the 2 sub-groups?
Describe the term whole grain.
Give 5 examples of whole grains.
Describe the term refined grains.
Give 5 examples of refined grains.
Click on “How much is needed”
What is the key consumer message?
Click on “What counts as an ounce”
What counts as an ounce?_______________________
Click on “How much is needed”
What is the key consumer message?
Click on “Health benefits and nutrients”
Describe 3 health benefits of whole grain
1.________________________________
2.________________________________
3.________________________________
List 5 nutrients that whole grains provide.
1.____________________
4._________________
2.____________________
5._________________
3.____________________
Click on “Vegetables”
What is in the vegetable group?
What are the 5 subgroups of vegetable’s
1.__________________
2._________________
3. __________________
4.__________________
5. __________________
What is the key consumer message?
Click on “Health benefits and nutrients”
List 2 health benefits of vegetables
1. ___________________________________________
2. ___________________________________________
List 2 important facts about nutrients
1. ___________________________________________
2. ___________________________________________
Click on “Tips to help you eat vegetables”
List 2 general tips to help you eat more vegetables
1. ___________________________________________
2. ___________________________________________
List 2 tips for providing best nutritional value
1. ___________________________________________
2. ___________________________________________
What are the suggestions to keep vegetables safe?
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
Click on “Fruit”
What is in the fruit group?
What forms do fruits come in?
List 5 commonly eaten fruits.
What is the key consumer message?
Click on “Health benefits and nutrients”
List 2 health benefits of fruit
1.___________________________________________
2._________________________________________
List 2 important facts about nutrients
1._________________________________________
2._________________________________________
Click on “Tips to help you eat fruits”
List 2 general tips to help you eat more fruit
3. ___________________________________________
4. ___________________________________________
List 2 tips for providing best nutritional value
3. ___________________________________________
4. ___________________________________________
What are the suggestions to keep fruits safe?
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
Click on “Dairy”
What foods are included in this group?
What are 5 commonly eaten dairy foods
1.__________________
2._________________
3. __________________
4.__________________
5. __________________
Click on “View Food Gallery”
What is serving size of frozen yogurt?
Click on “How much is needed”
How much should you have a day?
How much should your parents have a day?
Click on “Health benefits and nutrients”
List 2 health benefits of dairy
1___________________________________________
2___________________________________________
List 2 important facts about nutrients
1___________________________________________
2___________________________________________
Click on “Tips for making wise choices”
List 3 important tips for making wise choices
1. ____________________________________________
2. ____________________________________________
3. ____________________________________________
What are 2 suggestions for those who cannot consume milk
products?
1. ___________________________________________
2. ___________________________________________
Click on “Protein”
What foods are included in this group?
What are 6 commonly eaten protein foods?
1.__________________
2._________________
3. __________________
4.__________________
5. __________________
6. __________________
Click on “View meat & beans food gallery”
Click on cashews – How many make a serving? ____________
How many teaspoons of oil? ___________
Click on “What counts as an ounce”
List 3 examples of suggested protein portions
Click on “Tips for making wise choices”
List 3 ways to vary your protein choices
1. ____________________________________________
2. ____________________________________________
3. ____________________________________________
Click on “Oils”
What are oils?
What are 3 foods naturally high in oil?
Most oils are __________in monosaturated or
polyunsaturated fats and ______________in saturated
fats.
Oils from _______________________sources do not
contain __________.
Solid fats are _______________at room temperature.
Some examples of common solid fats are
______________and ____________.
Solid fats come from _______________.
Click on “How are oils different from solid fat?”
Solid fats contain more _______________ and/or
__________ then oils.
_____________, __________________, ____________
tend to raise “bad” (LDL) cholesterol levels in the blood.
Click on “Why is it Important to Consume Oils?”
Why is oil not a food group?
Most of the fats you should eat are __________________.
Click on “Empty Calories”
What are empty calories?
What are solid fats?
What is meant by the term added sugars?
What are 4 examples of empty calorie foods?
1.__________________
2._________________
3. __________________
4.__________________
What are the 3 Key Consumer Messages related to empty
calories?
1. ___________________________________________
2. ___________________________________________
3. ___________________________________________
Click on “How Many Can I Have”
How many empty calories can you have a day?
Click on “Physical Activity”
Describe what physical activity is.
List 3 examples of moderate physical activity
1.__________________
2._________________
3. __________________
List 3 examples of vigorous physical activity
1.__________________
2._________________
3. __________________
Click on “Why is physical activity important”
List 4 reasons being physically active can help you.
1.__________________
2._________________
3. __________________
4.__________________
Click on How Much Physical Activity Is Needed
How much physical activity do you need?
 How to track your food intake using Choosemyplate.gov
 Choosemyplate.gov
o Click on Analyze my diet
 Click on Assess your food intake
 Click on Register here
 Add personal profile
 Proceed to food intake
 Type in the food you ate and search
o Click on the description of the
food you ate
 After you have entered all of the food
you ate yesterday
o Click on food quantity
o Select serving size
o Type in the number of servings
 Click on Save and analyze
 Click on Meeting Dietary Guidelines
 Choose to lose or maintain weight
 Proceed
o Print results
o Click on analyze your food intake at
the top to go back
 Go back and click on nutrient intake
o Print results-2 pages
o Click on analyze your food intake at
the top to go back
 Click on my pyramid recommendations
o Print results
o Review Results (Should be 4 pages total)