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15 Cards in this Set
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Who decides what Americans should eat?
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USDA
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Why eat a variety of foods?
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to get the energy, protein, vitamins, minerals and fiber you need for good health
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What should you balance your food with?
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physical activity
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What is a food pyramid?
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An outline of what to eat each day to remain healthful
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What are the six pieces of the pyramid?
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1. fats & oils & sweets 2. milk, yogurt & cheese 3. meat, poultry, fish, dry beans, eggs 4. vegetable 5.fruit 6. bread, cereal, rice & pasta
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How much should you eat of the fat, oil & sweets
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eat sparingly
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How much should you eat of the milk group
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2-3 servings
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How many vegetables should you eat
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3-5 servings
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How much of the fruit group?
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2-4 servings
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Ho much of the bread, cereal, rice & pasta should you eat?
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6-11 servings
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How many calories is a baked potato?
How much fat? |
120
trace |
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How many calories in 14 french fries?
How much fat? |
225
11 grams |
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Name three different ways to count a serving of vegetables
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1. 1 cup of raw leafy vegetables
2. 1/2 cup of other vegetables, cooked or chopped raw 3. 3/4 cup of vegetable juice |
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Name three ways to count a serving of the meat group
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1. 1 egg
2. 2 oz of sliced turkey 3. cooked lean hamburger |
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What counts as a serving of milk (3 ways)
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1. 1 cup of milk or yogurt
2. 1 1/2 ounce of natural cheese 3. 2 ounces of process cheese |
