1. After watching the USDA video, answer the following: – Who founded the USDA?

1. After watching the USDA video, answer the following:
– Who founded the USDA?
– What other areas does USDA deal with besides food?
– What foods is the USDA responsible for inspecting?
2. After reading a brief history of food guides, what can you identify as MAJOR changes that have taken place over the years?
3. What does My Plate remind us about: calories, foods to increase and foods to reduce?
4. List the 5 food groups.
5. Then, for EACH food group, identify how much is needed and what counts as a serving.
6. Complete the daily food plan quiz. What were your results? Are you meeting them?
7. Look at the sample Nutrition Facts label. If I eat the entire package, how many total calories would I be consuming? EXPLAIN your findings.
9. Explain the difference between The Healthy Eating Plate vs. the USDA’s My Plate. Which plate do you prefer and WHY?