Title: Describe dietary guidelines recommended for health promotion.
Course: Introduction to Health and Medical Sciences (14001-II) > Section: Understanding the Role of Nutrition in Health Care

Description should include dietary guidelines recommended for health and wellness, such as My Plate, and the basic food groups:

- grains
- vegetables
- fruits
- dairy
- protein foods.

Description should also include

- reading nutrition labels
- eating appropriate serving sizes
- maintaining a healthy weight
- understanding the diseases/disorders linked with obesity
- acknowledging the importance of exercise.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are the basic food groups? Why is each important for overall good health?
- How many servings should a person eat from each of the food groups?
- How many servings should a person eat from the vegetable group?
- Why was the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) established?
- What are the differences between the Food Guide Pyramid and My Plate?
- How is BMI calculated?
- What conditions can occur because of obesity?
- What are the benefits of exercise?
- What are the risks of being under- or overweight?
- What factors must be considered when choosing a weight-loss diet?