Foods 1 Strand 6 Quiz: MyPlate and Dietary Guidelines

Lowfat (1%) or fat free dairy products have ________ calcium and other essential nutrients as whole milk, but less fat and calories.

• More (calcium)

• less (calcium)

• the same amount of (calcium)

The Dietary Guidelines suggest that you replace more solid fats with which of the following __________:

• Oils

• Butter

• Shortening

• Margarine

What food group is missing from the following menu:

Grilled shrimp kabobs

Brown rice

Vegetable salad

Milk

• Fruit

• Grains

• Vegetables

• Dairy

• Protein

Lean protein choices mean they are: ____________

• Easy to cook

• Low in fat

• Cut extra thin

• Empty calories

What ingredient would be really high in processed foods and bread products (thus keeping them from going stale for a longer period of time)?

• Vitamin A

• Vitamin E

• Iron

• Sodium

You consumed 20 grams of grains in a day. At least how many of those grains should be whole grains?

• 15 grams

• 20 grams

• 10 grams

• 7 grams

The Dietary Guidelines recommend choosing __________ in place of some meat/poultry from your protein each week.

• 8 oz. seafood

• 1 dozen eggs

• 10 oz. ground beef

• 1 cup peanut butter

What do Americans consume too much of in their diet? (SELECT 3)

• Fiber

• Saturated fat

• Nutrient dense foods

• Added sugar

• Sodium

What factors determine your calorie needs? (SELECT 3)

• Height

• Age

• Activity Level

• Culture

• Gender

The key recommendation for fruits and vegetables is to make them ________________:

• 1/2 your plate

• 1/4 of your plate

• 2/3 of your plate

• All of your plate