Foods I Objective 1.02

To encourage good nutrition, MyPlate recommends that half of a plate should be filled with:

• a variety of foods from each food group

• grains and vegetables

• fruits and grains

• fruits and vegetables

To encourage good nutrition, ChooseMyPlate.gov recommends choosing foods that are high in:

• fiber and nutrients

• sodium and added sugars

• sodium and added fats

• water and calories

Aerobics, competitive basketball, and running are examples of:

• very light physical activities

• light physical activities

• moderate physical activities

• vigorous physical activities

A person can make healthier food choices when shopping for packaged and canned foods by:

• buying more canned than packaged foods

• buying only organic food products

• purchasing larger sizes

• reading the nutrition labels

The food groups recommended in the greatest amounts on MyPlate are:

• fruits and grains

• fruits and protein

• grains and protein

• grains and vegetables

Gardening, dancing and walking briskly are examples of:

• a very light physical activities

• light physical activities

• moderate physical activities

• vigorous physical activities

Mason wants to start a physical fitness program to help him get in shape. What activities should he practice for flexibility?

• stretching exercises

• cardiovascular exercises

• resistance exercises

• calisthenics

An example of a nutrition claim that a person should be cautious of is

• consuming 1,800 calories per day and burning 2,100 calories per day

• encouraging one to choose orange juice instead of lemonade

• replacing corn with brown rice in an evening meal

• guaranteeing one will lose five pounds per week on the grapefruit diet

Deandre uses a chart to visualize how much peanut butter is considered one serving for his sandwich. Which weight-control strategy is he using?

• following recommended calorie needs

• practicing moderation

• controlling portion sizes

• achieving physical fitness

Which is the best example of a high-fiber product?

• banana

• flour tortilla

• hamburger bun

• shredded whole-wheat cereal