The Plate Method Can Be a Helpful Way to Start

question 8

Multiple Choice

The Plate Method can be a helpful way to start with balancing nutrients and food quantity. Which statement reflects the best way to use the plate method:

• A) Limit protein (lean meat, poultry, or fish) to half of your plate.
• B) Fill half of the plate with nonstarchy vegetables.
• C) Limit starch (bread, rice, grains, cereal…) to half of your plate.
• D) Milk and yogurt are good sources of protein with little carbohydrate, so you can have an unlimited quantity of these foods.

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