MyPlate Review

MyPlate highlights ____ food groups that you should include in your diet.

• 3

• 5

• 10

• One million

MyPlate encourages us to:

• Choose a variety of foods.

• Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables.

• Make at least half of your grains "whole grains."

• All of the above.

True or False: You should try to fill half of your plate with fruits and vegetables at every meal.

• True

• False

Eating fruits and vegetables of different colors is important because:

• You will get a variety of vitamins and minerals.

• The green vegetables might feel left out and get sad.

True or false: whole fruits are usually healthier than fruit juice, because fruit juice might have added sugar.

• True

• False

True or false: one serving of fruit is equal to one cup of cut or dried fruit.

• True

• False

True or false: eating fruits and vegetables is associated with lower risk of heart disease, stroke, and cancer.

• True

• False

Diets rich in a nutrient called potassium are good for maintaining healthy blood pressure. Which of these foods are NOT rich in potassium?

• Sweet potatoes.

• Doritos.

• Tomatoes.

• Spinach.

Tofu is a member of the _____ group.

• Protein

• Dairy

• Vegetable

• Fruit

Nuts are a member of the _____ group.

• Protein

• Dairy

• Vegetable

• Fruit