Author Question: What are the key elements of MyPlate? ... (Read 81 times)

nenivikky · **on:** Aug 20, 2018

What are the key elements of MyPlate?

Question 2

Iodine deficiency results in all of the following except:
a. severe mental retardation.
b. excessive growth in stature.
c. infertility.
d. increased risk of mortality.

momtoalll · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 20, 2018

Answer to Question 1

There are four basic themes of the MyPlate website: (1) build a healthy plate, (2) cut back on foods high in solid fats, added sugars, and salt, (3) eat the right amount of calories for you, and (4) be physically active. There are seven key consumer messages that help promote and emphasize the four basic themes of the MyPlate website. They are:
Make half your plate fruits and vegetables
Enjoy your food, but eat less
Drink water instead of sugary drinks
Make at least half your grains whole grains
Avoid oversized portions
Compare sodium in foods and choose the foods with lower numbers
Switch to fat-free or low-fat (1) milk

Answer to Question 2

b