Week1
Dietary Reference Intakes
DeVry University
According to the U.S. department of agriculture, MyPlate Plan should consist of 3000
calories based on my age, weight, height and level of physical activity[ CITATION MyP21 \l
2057 ]. The website myplate.gov recommends that I should take the food groups that are
displayed in the table below with the required measurements to maintain my daily calorie
intake.
Type of Quantity and Measurements Description
food
Fruit 2 ½ Cups Any kind of fruit or juice that contains
1 cup from the Fruit Group counts as: 100% fruit adds as part of being in a
- 1 cup raw, frozen, or cooked/canned fruit group.
fruit; or The amount of fruit needed by an
- ½ cup dried fruit; or individual depends on his/her sex,
- 1 cup 100% fruit juice height, age, weight and physical
activity like in my case based on my
physical portfolio I need 2 ½ cups of
fruits daily to maintain my calories.
Vegetable 4 Cups The vegetable group consists any
1 cup from the Vegetable Group vegetable or juice that contains 100%
counts as: of pure vegetables.
- 1 cup raw or cooked/canned Just like fruits the intake required for
vegetables; or an individual is dependent on age,
- 2 cups leafy salad greens; or height, weight, sex and physical
- 1 cup 100% vegetable juice activities.
In my case it is recommended four
Dietary Reference Intakes
DeVry University
According to the U.S. department of agriculture, MyPlate Plan should consist of 3000
calories based on my age, weight, height and level of physical activity[ CITATION MyP21 \l
2057 ]. The website myplate.gov recommends that I should take the food groups that are
displayed in the table below with the required measurements to maintain my daily calorie
intake.
Type of Quantity and Measurements Description
food
Fruit 2 ½ Cups Any kind of fruit or juice that contains
1 cup from the Fruit Group counts as: 100% fruit adds as part of being in a
- 1 cup raw, frozen, or cooked/canned fruit group.
fruit; or The amount of fruit needed by an
- ½ cup dried fruit; or individual depends on his/her sex,
- 1 cup 100% fruit juice height, age, weight and physical
activity like in my case based on my
physical portfolio I need 2 ½ cups of
fruits daily to maintain my calories.
Vegetable 4 Cups The vegetable group consists any
1 cup from the Vegetable Group vegetable or juice that contains 100%
counts as: of pure vegetables.
- 1 cup raw or cooked/canned Just like fruits the intake required for
vegetables; or an individual is dependent on age,
- 2 cups leafy salad greens; or height, weight, sex and physical
- 1 cup 100% vegetable juice activities.
In my case it is recommended four
