1.
Discuss three similarities.
One similarity I noticed is that all of the charts contained vegetables in them. I also noticed
that they all contained fruits as well. I think that this is not very surprising, since it is pretty well
known that we always need to have our daily servings of fruits and vegetables. One other
similarity I noticed was that the vegetable sections size in the chart is bigger than the fruit
sections. I assume that this is to represent that we should have more vegetables than fruits
in our daily diet.
that they all contained fruits as well. I think that this is not very surprising, since it is pretty well
known that we always need to have our daily servings of fruits and vegetables. One other
similarity I noticed was that the vegetable sections size in the chart is bigger than the fruit
sections. I assume that this is to represent that we should have more vegetables than fruits
in our daily diet.
Discuss three differences.
The My Food as Medicine chart and Harvard chart both contain healthy oils and fats,
whereas the MyPlate chart does not. Another difference I noticed was that MyPlate
included dairy as its own section as well. It does not specify exactly how much dairy
we should consume, as opposed to the Harvard chart which states that we should limit
ourselves to 1-2 servings of milk per day. Lastly, I also noticed that the MyPlate chart
does not include water, which is something that I try to include a lot of in my daily diet.
whereas the MyPlate chart does not. Another difference I noticed was that MyPlate
included dairy as its own section as well. It does not specify exactly how much dairy
we should consume, as opposed to the Harvard chart which states that we should limit
ourselves to 1-2 servings of milk per day. Lastly, I also noticed that the MyPlate chart
does not include water, which is something that I try to include a lot of in my daily diet.
What questions do the similarities and differences between the three plates raise
for you?
for you?
Is there one of these charts that the nutrition community believes is better? I feel as
though the MyPlate chart is somewhat bare so I would not be surprised if it was not
well-received. How have these plates changed over the years? I can assume that as we
learn more through science, we can figure out what our bodies need for the best nutrition.
though the MyPlate chart is somewhat bare so I would not be surprised if it was not
well-received. How have these plates changed over the years? I can assume that as we
learn more through science, we can figure out what our bodies need for the best nutrition.
What things are new and surprising?
Before taking this class I actually believed that all oils were bad for you in a sense. It’s good
to see that there is such a thing as healthy oils, so I can include those in my food now
more often.
to see that there is such a thing as healthy oils, so I can include those in my food now
more often.
Is there anything about the plates you strongly agree or disagree with?
Going back to the fruits and vegetables part I mentioned, I strongly agree with its
inclusion. I know that when I have a time period of eating a lot of these foods, I tend to
have more energy during the day. I have no doubt that they are very beneficial for our health.
inclusion. I know that when I have a time period of eating a lot of these foods, I tend to
have more energy during the day. I have no doubt that they are very beneficial for our health.
2.
Recipe
1/4 lb ground beef
1 hamburger bun
1/8 raw onion
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 slice American cheese
1/2 tablespoon butter
Lettuce
Ketchup
Cook patty for 3-4 minutes and then flip, add cheese. Add buns to pan. Mix through onions to evenly brown them. Cook patty for 3-4 more minutes.
Take everything off of pan and assemble into sandwich, adding lettuce and ketchup to your liking.
Why did you choose the "Plate" or Dietary Guidelines that you did?
I chose the plate of protein because I usually put some kind of meat into my meals, and
in this case it is one of the quicker options. The burger only needs to be cooked for a few
minutes on each side and only flipped once, so the plate can be as simple as you would
like. Typically when I have a lot of time, I like to include more toppings so that it tastes
even better.
in this case it is one of the quicker options. The burger only needs to be cooked for a few
minutes on each side and only flipped once, so the plate can be as simple as you would
like. Typically when I have a lot of time, I like to include more toppings so that it tastes
even better.
Explain how your "go-to" meal does or does not fit into the recommendations.
What modifications would you make and why?
What modifications would you make and why?
I would say that while this plate is very quick and full of protein, it is probably not the
healthiest of options. The beef I usually use is not very lean, which goes against the
Dietary Guidelines. I think that I could look into other types of ground meat, as I have
heard that ground turkey can be a better alternative. I think that I can also look into
adding even more vegetables as topping for the burger as well.
healthiest of options. The beef I usually use is not very lean, which goes against the
Dietary Guidelines. I think that I could look into other types of ground meat, as I have
heard that ground turkey can be a better alternative. I think that I can also look into
adding even more vegetables as topping for the burger as well.
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