What are the key elements of MyPlate?


There are four basic themes of the MyPlate website: (1) build a healthy plate, (2) cut back on foods high in solid fats, added sugars, and salt, (3) eat the right amount of calories for you, and (4) be physically active. There are seven key consumer messages that help promote and emphasize the four basic themes of the MyPlate website. They are:
• Make half your plate fruits and vegetables
• Enjoy your food, but eat less
• Drink water instead of sugary drinks
• Make at least half your grains whole grains
• Avoid oversized portions
• Compare sodium in foods and choose the foods with lower numbers
• Switch to fat-free or low-fat (1%) milk

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Which of the following statements is NOT a national health objective for pregnant women or newborns?

a. Reduce the rate of fetal and infant deaths b. Increase abstinence from alcohol during pregnancy c. Increase the proportion of women who gain weight appropriately during pregnancy d. Reduce post-term births e. All of the above ARE national health objectives for pregnant women and newborns

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Gestational diabetes and preeclampsia may develop during pregnancy

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of the following influence our cultural food choices?

A. climate and soil conditions B. native plants and animals C. distance from rivers and lakes D. all of the above

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Selenium is a component of enzymes that help regulate which hormone?

a. thyroid b. estrogen c. insulin d. antidiuretic (ADH)

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