Write your plan here. Also, use information from previous lessons in order to attempt to make this breakfast as healthy as possible.
Read the following document about fueling your body. Once you have a clear understanding, then move on to examining MyPlate. Make sure to download your personalized PDF and upload it to this formative.
2
Question 2
2.
Based on what you learned in the last lesson, why are these type of vegetables important?
2
Question 3
3.
Why is fiber important?
2
Question 4
4.
Grains are which nutrient? _______
2
Question 5
5.
Reflect: How much physical activity do you get in a day?
Watch the edpuzzle and answer the questions.
Step 1: Go to https://www.myplate.gov/myplate-plan
Step 2: Click "Start" under "Get your My Plate Plan"
Step 3: Fill in the answers to the questions then click "calculate food plan"
Step 4: Click "_____ Calories to maintain your current weight"
Step 5: Click Download
Download this PDF to your computer and then upload it here.
2
Question 6
6.
Upload your PDF MyPlate Plan here... You will used it to answer the following questions.
Question 7
7.
How much of each do you need each day according to your MyPlate plan?
Fruits?
Veggies?
Grains?
Proteins?
Dairy?
Question 8
8.
They recommend YOU have _______ calories/day to keep your current weight.
Question 9
9.
What foods should you limit?
2
Question 10
10.
What might they mean by a "smart" food choice? Connect this to your body and what we have learned about nutrition and nutrients.
4
Question 11
11.
What would it look like to get the most out of your food choices? In other words, looking at your MyPlate, what changes do you need to make?
2
Question 12
12.
What do you notice about the proportions on this plate?
2
Question 13
13.
Why do you need more grains on your plate? Think about what the body uses grains/Carbohydrates for.
2
Question 14
14.
Why do you need more vegetables than fruit?
4
Question 15
15.
Reflect: What POSITIVE food choices are you currently making in your life? (What food are you getting enough of?)
Question 16
16.
Research: Do some research... which FRUITS provide a lot of fiber? Name 3:
(cite your source)
6
Question 17
17.
Research: What are some vegetables you could easily add to your diet that would provide you with nutrients? Name 3. Include what nutrients those vegetables give you.
(Cite your source)
2
Question 18
18.
Research: What are some calcium rich foods OTHER THAN milk and cheese? Name 2:
(Cite your source)
2
Question 19
19.
Research: Why are whole grains best for you?
(Cite your source)
2
Question 20
20.
Research: What other important micronutrient does fish give you? (Hint: This makes up a portion of your brain.)
2
Question 21
21.
Reflect: What are some high fat foods you should limit in your current diet?
2
Question 22
22.
Research: Name 2 foods that are nutrient dense that you would actually like to eat.
2
Question 23
23.
Nutrient-Dense means it has a _______of _______ to calories.
6
Question 24
24.
Looking back at the plate, what would be a healthy breakfast for you? Explain why:
2
Question 25
25.
Go back to question 1 about Tina. Based on what you have learned, what should you add to her breakfast? Take away? Explain why. If you believe you planned the best breakfast for her, then explain why.
Question 26
26.
Apply: Think about the breakfast our school offers. Is it a healthy breakfast according to MyPlate? Why or why not? What could be changed? Explain why those changes.
2
Question 27
27.
What do you currently snack on?
2
Question 28
28.
What would be healthy snack choices that are feasible for you?
