Describe dietary guidelines recommended for health promotion.
Description should include dietary guidelines recommended for health and wellness, such as My Plate Links to an external site., and the basic food groups:
- grains
- vegetables
- fruits
- dairy
- protein foods.
Description should also include
- reading nutrition labels
- eating appropriate serving sizes
- maintaining a healthy weight
- understanding the diseases/disorders linked with obesity
- acknowledging the importance of exercise.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What are the basic food groups? Why is each important for overall good health?
- How many servings should a person eat from each of the food groups?
- How many servings should a person eat from the vegetable group?
- Why was the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Links to an external site. (FDA) established?
- What are the differences between the Food Guide Pyramid and My Plate Links to an external site.?
- How is BMI calculated?
- What conditions can occur because of obesity?
- What are the benefits of exercise?
- What are the risks of being under- or overweight?
- What factors must be considered when choosing a weight-loss diet?