BIOD 121 NUTRITION FINAL PORTAGE LEARNING 2026/2027

BIOD 121 NUTRITION FINAL PORTAGE LEARNING 2026/2027

Based on the recommended calorie allowance, and using the MyPlate
Plan, how many servings of each food group should Fred have daily?
Fruit: 2 cups, Vegetables: 3 cups, Grains: 7 ounces, Protein: 6 ounce,
Dairy: 3 cups
B. 3 key dietary principles:
Meet nutritional needs from nutrient-dense foods and beverages
Choose a variety of options from each food group Pay attention to
portion size C. 7 tips from MyPlate Make half your plate fruits and
vegetables Focus on whole fruits Vary your vegetables Make half
your grains whole grains Vary your protein Move to low fat or fat
free dairy or yogurt (lactose-free dairy or fortified soy) Choose foods
and beverages with less added sugars, saturated fat and sodium
3. Appropriate answers include for diet changes:
Whole grain bread rather than white, healthier meat choices,
alternate protein choice, add fruits and vegetables, substitute whole
grain crackers for chips, add a dairy product
4. If a fudge brownie has 9 grams of carbohydrates, 1 gram of protein
and 12 grams of fat. How many calories are in the brownie?
9g carbs x 4 cal carbs = 36 1g protein x 4 cal protein = 4 12g fat x 9 cal
fat = 108 108 + 4 + 36 = 148 cal total
5. Hunger is the internal drive to find and eat food. It is often
experienced as a negative sensation. Appetite is the external drive that
encourages us to find and eat food. It is related to pleasant sensations
associated with food.
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6. 3 macronutrients:
carbs, protein, lipids/fats, and water