Food Plate
In this lesson you will learn about each section of the food plate. You will play games and take quizzes to help you learn information. As you go through this lesson you will have an opportunity to earn digital badges. If you are having trouble don't be afraid to ask for help.
The food plate is set by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The food plate is broken into five categories which are fruits, vegetables, grains, protein, and dairy. The USDA has put out information on what kinds of foods are in each category and how much of that category our plate should be composed of each time we eat. The food plate is important because it helps you stay in shape and healthy.
Fruit Category
The fruit category on the plate is marked with the color red. The fruit category is located in the top left side of the food plate. Fruits can be fresh, frozen, canned, or dried and can be whole or in pieces. Per the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) 10% of your plate each time should be fruits. Some examples of fruits are watermelons, blueberries, grapes, apples, oranges, bananas, cherries, lemons, and limes.
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Vegetable Category
The vegetable category on the plate is marked with the color green. The vegetable category is located in the lower left side of the food plate. Vegetables can be raw or cooked, fresh, canned, frozen, or dried and can be whole or in pieces. Per the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) 40% of your plate each time you eat should be vegetables. Some examples of vegetables are broccoli, tomatoes, cucumbers, and carrots.
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Grains Category
The grains category on the plate is marked with the color orange. The grains category is located in the top right side of the food plate. The grains category is divided up into two groups, whole grains and refined grains. Whole grains contain the entire grain kernel and refined grains have been milled. Milled is a process that removes the bran and germ. The grain kernel is made of the bran, germ, and endosperm. Per the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) 30% of your plate each time should be grains. Some examples of whole grains are brown rice, oatmeal, and popcorn. Some examples of refined grains are cakes, pancakes, and pretzels.
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Protein Category
The protein category on the plate is marked with the color purple.The protein category is located in the lower right side of the food plate. Proteins can be meats, peanuts, or beans. Per the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) 20% of your plate each time should be proteins. Some examples of proteins are peanuts, kidney beans, beef, chicken, and turkey.
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Dairy Category
The dairy category on the plate is marked with the color blue. The dairy category is located on the right side of the food plate. Per the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) 8 ounces of your plate each time should be dairy. Some examples of foods in the dairy category are milk, pudding, ice cream, and cheese.
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