Food Groups/Nutrients

Which of the following is not considered one of the food groups?

• Fruits

• Cakes & Pies

• Grains

• Proteins

• Dairy

Which of the following is not a health benefit to eating fruit?

• It may help you to gain weight.

• It may help reduce the risk of heart disease.

• It may protect against certain types of cancer.

• It helps increase intake of potassium and fiber.

Fruit is naturally low in fat, sodium, and calories and contains no cholesterol.

• True

• False

Which of the following would not be considered a vegetable?

• Broccoli

• Spinach

• Egg Plant

• Apple

Vegetables may help to increase blood sugar levels which can cause diabetes.

• True

• False

Which of the following is NOT considered a food made of grains?

• Cereal

• Oatmeal

• Bread

• Fish

This food would be considered part of which food group?

• Dairy

• Vegetable

• Protein Food

• Fruit

• Grain

Which of the following foods would not be considered part of the dairy group?

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Which of the following is NOT a benefit of dairy?

• May reduce bone strength which can lead to osteoporosis.

• Can build stronger bones and teeth.

• May help to maintain a healthy blood pressure.

• May provide many nutrients to the body.

How many major food groups are there?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6