My Plate

What is the main purpose of the "My Plate" graphic?

• To illustrate the different food groups.
• To promote a specific brand of food products.
• To show the nutritional content of different foods.
• To provide a visual representation of a healthy and balanced diet.

Which category is found to the side of the plate?

• Fruits

• Grains

• Dairy

• Protein

Which category of food mostly gives people the necessary nutrients like vitamin C, potassium, and fiber?

• Vegetables

• Grains

• Fruits

• Proteins

Which statement would the author mostly agree with?

• People should be able to eat anything that they like.

• People should eat only fruits & vegetables.

• People should develop healthy eating habits while they are young.

• People should mostly eat grains so they stay full.

"Everything you consume matters..." What is the best meaning of consume, as used in the quote?

• make

• create

• use

• eat or drink

Which is an example of a starchy vegetable?

• cauliflower

• spinach

• corn

• carrots

In which group does tofu fall?

• protein

• grains

• vegetables

• dairy

Which group came up with the My Plate graphic?

• The US Government

• The US Dept. of Agriculture

• The Food Growers Association of America

• The Centers of Disease Control

Why is calcium an important nutrient?

• It helps your eyesight.

• It makes people's bones and teeth hard and strong.

• It helps the body turn food into energy.

Most dairy foods in America are made of which animals' milk?

• goat

• sheep

• cow