nutrition

Milk is the only food that contains calcium.

• True

• False

Any food made from wheat, rice, oats, cornmeal, barley, or another cereal grain is in the Grains Group.

• True

• False

Which of these nutrients can you get from eating whole fruit that is not usually found in juice?

• Vitamins

• Minerals

• Fiber

• Sugar

Potassium is a nutrient that many Americans don’t get enough of. Which of the following is a good fruit source of this mineral known to help regulate blood pressure?

• Dried apricots

• Bananas

• Orange juice

• All of the above

All adults need the same amount of food from the Protein Foods Group.

• True

• False

All products made from milk are part of the Dairy Group.

• True

• False

What is the most common food from the Grain Group eaten in the United States?

• Tortillas

• Bread

• White rice

• Popcorn

• Pancakes

The Grains Group could also be called the Carbohydrate Group because all foods that contain carbohydrates are in the Grains Group.

• True

• False

What vitamin gives carrots and sweet potatoes their orange color?

• Vitamin D

• Folate

• Vitamin A

• Vitamin O

Fiber found in fruit is associated with which of the following health outcomes?

• Strengthening bones

• Maintaining proper bowel function

• Building muscle

• Making new blood cells