Name____________________
Health Nutrition Project
MyPlate.gov
Students will build a base understanding of nutrition and analyze their own diet and activity
levels. Students will be assessed on knowledge and application of principles through the
analysis of their diet and activity level and how it compares to the recommendations of the
USDA for their age, gender and activity level. Students will realize the important role nutrition
plays in overall wellness.
All questions are based on MyPlate.gov .Please answer questions as thoroughly as possible.
Answers should be typed (10 pt. deduction if not typed.)
1. Students will go to myplate.gov and read the information on the home page. Students will
watch a short clip from the Communities on the Move – What video did you watch and what
was the message? (5pts)
2.
Students will go to Weight Management and Calories tab and define the following terms
and give examples: (10pts)
a. Empty Calories
b. Added Sugars
c. How do you cut down on empty calories? Look at the food chart and list your top
three empty calorie food items that you consume.
3. Students will to go the physical Activity Tab and answer the following: (9pts)
a. What is considered physical activity?
b. How much is needed on a daily basis for Adults, children/adolescents?
c. List 3 ways you will use to increase physical activity at home and work.
4. Students will to Super Tracker and other tools tab and create a profile. Input two
days of your food journal and print out your results – Nutrients report and the food
groups and calories report. (you may use the pdf file or word doc) Please label
worksheet day 1 and day 2 and fill worksheet according to directions on page and
information in class. (20pts)
a. Under the create a profile – find Set a Goal, Explore this section and then set 5
goals that you want to achieve. (print these off and turn in) (5pts)
More on back
5. Students will go to Health Eating Tips tab and find the following information. (12pts)
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
Name 5 ways to make half your grain intake to whole grain.
Name 5 ways to vary your veggie choices.
Name 3 ways for you to increase fruit consumption.
Name 3 things to remember when buying dairy products
How often should you eat fish per week?
What are other ways to get protein other than meat.
MyPlate Nutrition Questions
All questions are based on MyPlate.gov Questions are worth 2 points each.
1. Name 2 exercises considered moderate physical activities and 2 exercises considered
vigorous physical activity.
2. What is the difference between whole grains and refined grains? Give 2 examples of
each.
3. What makes up a serving size of Broccoli, spinach, romaine lettuce, carrots, and baked
sweet potato?
4. What makes up a serving size of a banana, fruit cocktail, apple, grapefruit and orange?
5. Differentiate between healthy and unhealthy oils.
6. What makes a milk group product healthy? Unhealthy?
7. Why is it important to include fish, nuts, and seeds in your meat and beans food group?
Looking at your dietary habits is there anything you would try to change? Explain. (20pts)
Fully complete and turned in on time (5pts)
Total Points ______/ 100