1. Identify the six basic nutrients and explain MyPlate Short Answer Write the letter of the correct basic nutrient beside each description below. Use W for water, P for pro- tein. C for carbohydrates, F for fats,V for vitamins. and M for minerals. 1. __ Sources include seafood, beans poul- try, and vegetarian meat substitutes. 2. __ A person can only live a few days without this. 3. __ These help the body store energy. 4. __ These add flavor to food and help to absorb certain vitamins. 5. __ They are essential for tissue growth and repair. 6. __ These may come from plant sources such as olives and nuts. 7. __ The body cannot make most of these nutrients; they must be obtained by eating certain foods. 8. __ These provide fiber, which is neces- sary for bowel elimination. 9. __ Examples include bread, cereal and potatoes. 10. __ This is the most essential nutrient for life. 11. __ Categories include monounsaturated and saturated. 12. __ This helps to maintain body tempera- 13. __ These can be fat-soluble or water- soluble. 14. __ These build bones and help in blood formation. 15. __ Iron and calcium are examples. Short Answer The USDA developed the MyPlate icon and website to help promote healthy eating practices. Looking at the MyPlate icon, fill in the food groups. 16. __ 17. __ 18. __ 19. __ 20. __ Multiple Choice 21. MyPlate's guidelines state that half of a pe son's plate should be made up of (A) Grains and protein (B) Vegetables and fruits (C) Seafood and dairy (D) Grains and dairy

**Basic Nutrients:**<br /><br />1. **P (Protein)** - Sources include seafood, beans, poultry, and vegetarian meat substitutes. <br />2. **W (Water)** - A person can only live a few days without this. <br />3. **C (Carbohydrates)** - These help the body store energy. <br />4. **F (Fats)** - These add flavor to food and help to absorb certain vitamins. <br />5. **P (Protein)** - They are essential for tissue growth and repair. <br />6. **F (Fats)** - These may come from plant sources such as olives and nuts. <br />7. **V (Vitamins)** - The body cannot make most of these nutrients; they must be obtained by eating certain foods. <br />8. **C (Carbohydrates)** - These provide fiber, which is necessary for bowel elimination. <br />9. **C (Carbohydrates)** - Examples include bread, cereal, and potatoes. <br />10. **W (Water)** - This is the most essential nutrient for life. <br />11. **F (Fats)** - Categories include monounsaturated and saturated. <br />12. **W (Water)** - This helps to maintain body temperature. <br />13. **V (Vitamins)** - These can be fat-soluble or water-soluble. <br />14. **M (Minerals)** - These build bones and help in blood formation. <br />15. **M (Minerals)** - Iron and calcium are examples. <br /><br />---<br /><br />**MyPlate Food Groups:**<br /><br />16. **Fruits** <br />17. **Vegetables** <br />18. **Grains** <br />19. **Protein** <br />20. **Dairy** <br /><br />---<br /><br />**Multiple Choice:**<br /><br />21. **(B) Vegetables and fruits** <br />- MyPlate guidelines recommend that half of a person's plate should consist of vegetables and fruits to ensure a balanced diet rich in essential nutrients.