ChooseMyPlate.gov Quiz

According to the ChooseMyPlate.gov diagram, which food group should be on your plate along with fruits, grains, vegetables, and protein?

• Dairy

• Sweets

• Oils

• Snacks

What do you think when you hear the word nutrition?

• The process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth.

• A type of exercise.

• A brand of food.

• A medical condition.

What does it mean when we say something is nutritious?

• It contains a lot of sugar.

• It is beneficial to the body and contributes to good health.

• It is very expensive.

• It has no calories.

What is the process by which the body takes in and uses food called?

• Digestion

• Nutrition

• Consumption

• Metabolism

What does the study of nutrition involve?

• The study of nutrients and how the body uses them.

• The study of how we eat

• The study of what foods are good for us

What are nutrients?

• Elements that add flavor to food

• Substances in food that your body needs

• Unnecessary additives in food

• Components that make food spoil faster

What is one of the roles of nutrients in the body?

• To make food taste better

• To help build new tissue and repair damaged cells

• To act as preservatives in food

• To increase the body's temperature

How do nutrients nourish the body?

• By providing energy and helping the body run smoothly

• By removing toxins from the body

• By increasing body mass

• By changing the color of the food

Which of the following are examples of nutrients?

• Water, minerals, and vitamins

• Proteins, carbohydrates, and fats

• Preservatives, colorants, and flavorings

• Pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides

What is the role of vitamins in the body?

• They provide energy for daily activities.

• They help your body fight infections and use other nutrients.

• They are the main source of body mass.

• They regulate body temperature.