Question

What does the MyPlate tool use to represent how much the average American should consume?

1. Calories
2. Serving size
3. Food source
4. Servings per day

Answer 1

Answer:

My Plate tool helps in maintaining healthy eating habit with respect to nutritional values of the food items thus intake of optimum calories to maintain healthy life style.

There are certain recommendations to maintain a healthy life style including

1. Intake of half plate of fruits and vegetables

2. Shift to low fat or null fat milk items and yogurts.

3. Protein intake routine must be varied.

4. Whole grain must be opt for.

5. Varying the vegetables in each plate regularly.

6. Eat beverages with low sodium and saturated fat

7. Focus must be on whole fruit items.

a. Calories: For an adult people my plate tool recommend intake of 2500 calories per day.

b. Serving size: A “serving size” denotes a standard amount/volume of a food items or drinks i.e a cup or an ounce.

According to my plate tool the serving size of an adult people must comprises

1. Fruits- 2 standard cups

2. Vegetables- 2½ cups

3. Dairy- 4 cups

4. Protein- 5½ ounces

5. Grains- 7 ounces

c. Food source: The food source for maintain a healthy life style according to my plate tool including fruits, vegetables, whole grains, dairy products, meat, fish etc.

d. Serving per day:

The following items must be served per day to maintain a healthy eating habit.

1. Fruits: 2 cups that means 1 cup raw fruit juice and 0.5 cup dry fruits

2. Vegetables: 2½ cups raw or cooked vegetables or leafy green salad

3. Whole grains: 7 ounces including 2 slice bread or 1 ounce ready to eat cereals or ½ cup cooked rice or pasta

4. Proteins: 5½ ounces including cooked meats, poultry or seafood or 1 Tbsp peanut butter or ½ ounce seeds or nuts.

5. Dairy products: 3 cups including 1 cup of milk, 1 cup of yogurt or 2 ounces cheese or soy beverages