Purpose and Goals

Chapter 4. Food Groups

Nutrition for a Changing World
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Food Groups

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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
    • 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.

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

Food Group Target Intake
Grains (ounces)
Vegetables (cups)
Fruit (cups)
Dairy (cups)
Protein Foods (ounces)
Oils (teaspoons)
Table

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

Calories Target Intake
Total Calories
Calories from Added Sugars
Calories from Saturated Fat
Table

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
Oils (teaspoons) F1 F2
Table
Calories Target Intake
Total Calories G1 G2
Calories from Added Sugars H1 H2
Calories from Saturated Fat H1 H2
Table
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Question 1

For each food group, identify whether you consumed under the target or on/over the target.

Grains

AOn/Over
BUnder
Correct.
Incorrect.
Select the correct answer.

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