Question

Consider the following menu from the point of view of the myPlate: Breakfast 2 eggs, scrambled apple 1 slice raisin toast walnuts 1 whole grain pita wrap1 oz cheddar cheese 1 slice bacon 6 oz yogurt 1 T. chia seeds mineral water Dinner 3 oz. ground beef Lunch 2 oz. turkey Snack 1 T. hummus 1/2 cup bean sprouts 1 small orange 1 cup 2% milk 1 hamburger bun cup French fries 1 lettuce leaf 12 oz. iced green tea 5. According to myPlate guidelines, the fruits and vegetables in the above menu: a. are missing a good source of vitamin A b. are missing a good source of vitamin C c. are not adequate in quantity d. a and c e. all of the above 6. In terms of a healthy diet, this day's menu has.. a. plenty of high fiber foods b. is low in saturated fats c. low in calcium rich foods d. omega 3 fatty acid foods 7. In the above menu, what change would most improve the menu for heart health? a. Eliminate the eggs b. Instead of hummus, have guacamole c. Instead of french fries, have carrot sticks d. Add mineral water to the entire day- meals and snacks

Answer 1

Myplate  is the nutrition guide given by the USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion. It consists of a plate and glass which is divided into five food groups. The plate is divided into 5 parts: vegetables(40%), grains (30%), fruits(10%), proteins(20%) and dairy.

Consider the following menu from the point of view of the myPlate: Breakfast 2 eggs, scrambled apple 1 slice raisin toast walnuts 1 whole grain pita wrap 1 slice bacon 6 oz yogurt 1 T. chia seeds mineral water Dinner 3 oz. ground beef 1 oz cheddar cheese 1 hamburger bun Lunch 2 oz. turkey Snack 1 T. hummus 1/2 cup bean sprouts 1 small orange 1 cup 2% milk cup French fries 1 lettuce leaf 12 oz. iced green tea 5. According to myPlate guidelines, the fruits and vegetables in the above menu: a. are missing a good source of vitamin A b. are missing a good source of vitamin C c. are not adequate in quantity d. a andc all of the above 6.In terms of a healthy diet, this day's menu has a. plenty of high fiber foods b. is low in saturated fats c. lo in calcium rich foods omega 3 fatty acid foods 7. In the above menu, what change would most improve the menu for heart health? a. Eliminate the eggs stead of hummus, have guacamole . Instead of french fries, have carrot sticks d. Add mineral water to the entire day meals and snacks