Chapter 4. Food Groups

Purpose and Goals

Nutrition for a Changing World
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Food Groups

Introduction

Healthy diets should offer varied, balanced, and adequate intake of the food groups. Eating a variety of food groups helps ensure the body obtains the wide array of nutrients required for healthy living.

In this activity, you will explore the food groups you consume and compare your food group intake with the current dietary recommendations.

This activity can be completed using the AnalyzeMyDiet tracker within LaunchPad. Click on the AnalyzeMyDiet link found on your LaunchPad home screen.

To complete the activity using AnalyzeMyDiet:

  • If you have not already completed the AnalyzeMyDiet Tutorial and tracked at least one day’s food intake and activity, do so first.
  • Within AnalyzeMyDiet, go to the Reports tab.
    • Select “MyPlate” on the left or find it within the Combination Report.
    • Select the day(s) that are representative of your typical diet or as specified by your instructor.
    • Click “Show Report” to download your report.
  • Repeat the above steps for the “Calorie Assessment” report.

For more instructions and help using AnalyzeMyDiet, please visit the help page.

4.1 Build Your Grid

For this activity you will need two reports: MyPlate and Calorie Assessment. These reports can be accessed individually or as part of the Combination Report in AnalyzeMyDiet.

Use the Calorie Assessment report to find your data and enter into the grid below using only numerical values and decimal points.

Table : Daily Average Caloric Intake Grid
Calories Target Intake
Total Calories G1 G2

Use the MyPlate report to find your data and enter it into the grid below using only numerical values and decimal points.

Table : Daily Average Food Group Intake Grid
Food Group Target Intake
Grains (ounces) A1 A2
Vegetables (cups) B1 B2
Fruit (cups) C1 C2
Dairy (cups) D1 D2
Protein Foods (ounces) E1 E2

4.2 Analyze Your Intake

Based on the values you entered in the input grid tables, answer the questions that follow.

Table : Daily Average Caloric Intake
Calories Target Intake
Total Calories G1 G2
Table : Daily Average Food Group Intake
Food Group Target Intake
Grains (ounces) A1 A2
Vegetables (cups) B1 B2
Fruit (cups) C1 C2
Dairy (cups) D1 D2
Protein Foods (ounces) E1 E2

Question 4.1

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4.3 Summary

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