My Plate

Which of the following nutrients provides energy?

• Vitamins

• Minerals

• Fiber

• Fats

All of the following are food groups, EXCEPT:

• Fats and Oils

• Grains

• Protein

• Vegetables

Daily caloric needs for a BOY between 14-18 is:

• 1,800

• 2,200

• 1,600

• 2,500

Daily caloric needs for a GIRL between 14-18 is:

• 1,800

• 2,200

• 1,600

• 2,500

Teens and children should be active at least _____ minutes every day.

• 20

• 30

• 60

• 90

According to the Dietary Guidelines the average American needs to reduce their intake of _____________ :

• fiber, vegetables, whole grains

• fruits, whole grains, low fat dairy

• fat, sugar, sodium

• none of the answers

Guidelines for balancing calories to manage weight include all of the following EXCEPT:

• Add more refined grains

• Limit screen time

• Reduce portion sizes

• Monitor physical activity

If a food is "Nutrient Dense," that means: 

• it has a lot of calories, and few nutrients.

• it has a lot of nutrients and few calories.

• it has a lot of nutrients AND calories.

• None of the answers.

Choose MyPlate.gov uses all of the following to determine caloric needs, EXCEPT:

• Age

• Gender

• Ethnicity

• Activity

Fill in the blank:  Balance ____________ to manage weight.

• nutrients

• calories

• sodium

• sugar