MyPlate Test Review

What should you choose in place of meat/poultry each week?

• 8 oz. seafood

• 1 dozen eggs

• 8 oz. ground beef

• 1 cup peanut butter

According to the Dietary Guidelines children & teenagers need how much physical exercise a day?

• 15 minutes

• 30 minutes

• 60 minutes

• 120 minutes

Nutrient Dense means

• High in nutrients, low in calories

• High in calories and low in vitamins and minerals.

• Low in sodium and high in protein

• High in sodium and low in calories

Lean protein choices mean they are:

• Low in fat

• Easy to cook

• Cut extra thin

• Empty Calories

In order to vary your vegetables, you should choose vegetables that are:

• High in water content

• Dark green, red and orange

• Lowest in calories

• Canned

MyPlate is sectioned into __________________ food groups.

• 4

• 5

• 6

• 7

Which food group provides all the nutrients needed daily?

• Grains such as rice, pasta, and whole grain bread

• Milk including low fat milk, yogurt, and cheese

• Fruits such as cantaloupe, grapes and strawberries

• There is not a food group that supplies all the nutrients on its own.

Which is a guideline for healthy eating?

• Enjoy your food, but eat less.

• Increase your refined grain intake.

• Decrease consumption of fruits and vegetables.

• Replace water with energy or sports drinks.

According to the dietary Guidelines the average American needs to reduce their intake of ___________-:

• Fiber, vegetables, whole grains, low fat milk

• Fruit, vegetables, protein, carbohydrates, alcohol

• Fat, added sugar, sodium, refined grains, alcohol

• Added sugar, fiber, whole grains, refined grains

Foods that have solid fats and added sugars, but few nutrients are called:

• Nutrient Dense

• Sufficient Calories

• Complex Calories

• Empty Calories