My Plate
By: Taylor Rector
What is My Plate?
My Plate illustrates five food groups, which are the building block for a healthy diet.
Examples of Each food group
Vegetables
Examples of Vegetables include: Cucumbers, Green Beans, Corn, Peas, Broccoli, Beets, Celery, Garlic, Onions, Tomatoes, Carrots, and much more.
Fruit
Examples of Fruits include: Cantaloupe, Watermelon, Blackberries, Strawberries, Raspberries, Mango, Limes, banana, oranges, Peaches, pears, and much more.
Grains
Examples of Grains includes: Brown rice, oats, oatmeal, biscuits, cakes, cookies, corn flakes, grits, noodles, pancakes, pretzels, and bread.
Protein
Protein is much more than meat it also includes: almonds, almond butter, peanuts, pecans, Chia Seeds, pumpkin seeds, and it also includes sea food, such as shrimp and Clams. and also a lot of meat like, Beef, Chicken, Ham, Pork, Turkey, bison, and rabbit. Protein also includes eggs.
Dairy
Dairy revolves around milk, as well as non-dairy alternates like: Almond Milk, Coconut Milk, Rice milk, and Soy Milk. There are also Milk based Desserts: pudding, Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream, Sherbet, and Smoothies.
That's it!!
That's all of the Food Groups!!
What Each Group Provides
Each food group provides something that out body needs. Fruits are a good source potassium, dietary fiber, and Vitamin C. Vegetables are good source of Potassium, dietary fiber, as well as, Vitamin A and C. Grains are a good source of Dietary Fiber and Vitamin B. Protein provides nutrients that are key for the maintenance of your body. Dairy Provides calcium, potassium, Vitamin D, and protein.
Combination Food
Combination Food means any single serving of food that contains 2 or more required meal components. EXAMPLES OF COMBINATION FOOD: Spaghetti contains, Meat, fruit and grains. Homemade Pizza is another example, it includes Meat, fruit, and grains.
Intake for the Day
Breakfast- 1 Sausage patty(1 serving), 1 cup of eggs (1 serving)
Lunch- Celery slices(2 serving) Peanut butter (1 serving) 22 pretzels (1 serving) Fruit strip (1 serving) Small Jello (1 serving)
Afternoon Snack- Little Debbie Camel Bar (1 serving)
Supper- Potato Soup (2 1/2 servings)