Attention Saturday School:

Directions: Go to choosemyplate.gov and answer the following questions on your own paper.

This explanation is a good place to start.  

1. What kinds of foods are whole grains?
2. What kinds of foods are considered dairy?
3. What types of foods are not whole grains?
4. What types of foods are proteins?
5. What types of foods are “empty calories”?
6. What types of foods have lots of “oils” in them?
7. To the best of your memory, list all of the foods you ate yesterday. If you need to fill some of them in with foods you usually eat, that’s fine. Next to each food, label it  whole grain, protein, fats, fruits, vegetables, or empty calories. If it’s a combination, write which categories it has.
8. What are some tips for healthy eating when you eat out?
9. List the tips  you follow:
10. How does your diet compare to the guidelines on the MyPlate?
11. What keeps you from eating a better diet? (6 sentences)
12. What can you do to eat a healthier diet? (4-6 sentences)