Title: Explain how to use MyPlate as a guide for a healthy diet.
Course: Nurse Aide II (14051-II) > Section: Assisting with Nutrition

Explanation should include its use as a general guide for types and quantities of foods to eat each day, including

- fruits and vegetables
- grains
- protein
- dairy.

Refer to Unit VIII in Nurse Aide Curriculum, Virginia Board of Nursing, Virginia Department of Health Professions, 2023.

Teacher Resource: MyPlate.gov, U. S. Department of Agriculture

Process/Skill Questions:

- What percentage of a person’s plate should contain fruits, vegetables, protein, grains, and dairy?
- Why is it important to maintain a healthy diet?