Name __________________ per ____
Fitness & Conditioning
MY PLATE WORKSHEET
Following the directions on the Activity sheet, please answer theses questions based on your data entry and
analysis.
GRAINS:
 List at least 2 differences between “whole” grains and “refined” grains and give an example of each.
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Why is it important to eat grains, especially whole grains? List 2 Health Benefits:
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Based on your age and sex, how many ounces of grain are recommended per day? _______
1 large bagel is equivalent to how many ounces of grain? ________ (look at chart)
VEGGIES:
 List the five subgroups of vegetables and give an example of each.
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Why is it important to eat veggies? List 2 Health Benefits:
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Based on your age and sex, how many cups of vegetables are recommended per day? _____
How many baby carrots would add up to 1 cup of vegetables? ______
FRUITS:
 Does 100% fruit juice count as part of the fruit group? __________
 Based on your age and sex, how many cups of fruits are recommended per day? _____
 How many seedless grapes add up to the equivalent of 1 cup of fruit? ______
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Why is it important to eat fruits? List 2 Health Benefits:
MILK:
 In general, which foods are considered part of the Milk group? Calcium/no calcium? List two examples
of milk products that are considered part of the milk group, and two that are not.
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Based on your age and sex, how many cups of milk products are recommended per day? ___
How many cups of shredded cheese counts as 1 cup of milk products? _____
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Why is it important to eat dairy? List 2 Health Benefits:
MEAT/BEANS:
 Why is it important to include fish, nuts and seeds in your diet? List 2 reasons:
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Based on your age and sex, how many ounces of the meat/bean group are recommended per day?
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How many tablespoons of peanut butter counts as one ounce in the meat/bean group? ___
OILS:
 How are oils different from solid fats?
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Based on your age and sex, how many teaspoons of the oil group are recommended per day? _____
** Remember – most Americans consume enough oils through the foods they already eat**
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY:
 List two examples of moderate activity:
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List two examples of vigorous activity:
MY PYRAMID TRACKER
To answer these questions, you must have already entered your food intake and physical activity for the day.
“Energy Balance”
 What is your Total Food Energy Intake? _______ calories
 What is your Estimated Energy Requirement (EER)? ________ calories
“Nutrient Intake”
 Find two nutrients listed that show you are not meeting the recommended intake. Click on the Nutrient.
List each nutrient and an example of a food that will help increase your intake of that nutrient.
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Total Fiber: Click on the link.
What are two benefits of Fiber? List two examples of foods rich in fiber.
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Sodium: Click on link.
What is the main source of sodium? List one way to decrease your sodium intake?