Explain USDA nutritional guidelines.

Explanation should include

  • identifying USDA recommendations for selecting foods that promote good health, including the current dietary guidelines. Links to an external site.
  • describing the major nutrients contributed by each food group
  • summarizing recommended daily servings.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

  • What specific foods are associated with each category of the USDA MyPlate icon?
  • What nutrients are associated with each category of MyPlate?
  • How do the foods in each category contribute to a healthy diet?

Communication

  • How can a food service establishment let customers know about healthy food choices?

Leadership

  • Who is responsible for establishing dietary guidelines?
  • What is the purpose of these guidelines?
  • What moral/ethical responsibility does a food service operation have to serve healthy food?
  • What types of food service operations need to be concerned primarily with providing nutritious food?
  • How can MyPlate be a useful resource for making healthy food choices?

Management

  • Why is it important to make sure the kitchen and service staff have up-to-date information about nutrition?
  • How can teens incorporate nutrients and foods from all food categories into their diets?

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