Unit 1

What is a food that provides fairly large amounts of vitamins and minerals compared to the number of calories it supplies?

• Nutrient-Dense Food

• % Daily Value

• Fiber

Which food group should be placed in the Orange section of the MyPlate diagram below?

• Fruits

• Dairy

• Grains

What is a fat-like substance that occurs naturally in the body and is found in every cell but occurs only in foods of animal origin?

• fiber

• cholesterol

• nutrient

What important mineral is found in all foods in the Dairy Group?

• Calcium

• Fiber

• Iron

For good nutrition, your plate should be filled with:

• A variety of foods from each of the food groups

• Fruits and grains

• French fries

Which food group should be placed in the Blue section of the MyPlate diagram below?

• Protein

• Grains

• Dairy

What provides bulk that moves waste through the large intestine; absorbs extra water and toxins?

• fiber

• carbohydrates

• cholesterol

Which food group should be placed in the Green section of the MyPlate diagram below?

• Vegetables

• Proteins

• Dairy

What nutrient is broken down during digestion into glucose and is then used by the cells of the body for energy?

• carbohydrates

• cholesterol

• fats

What is a chemical substance in food that helps maintain the body and its functions?

• cholesterol

• fats

• nutrient