MyPlate Food Guide Vocabulary Quiz

What are added sugars?

• Sugars that naturally exist in food

• Sugars added during processing

• Sugars found in fruits

• Sugars that are removed from food

What is the bran of a grain kernel?

• The inner part of the grain

• The hard outer covering of a grain kernel

• The nutrient-rich embryo of a grain

• The starchy portion surrounding the germ

What does calcium-fortified mean?

• Food naturally high in calcium

• Food with added calcium

• Food with no calcium

• Food with reduced calcium

What are empty calories?

• Calories that provide energy

• Calories with high nutritional value

• Calories with little to no nutritive value

• Calories from fruits and vegetables

What is the endosperm of a grain kernel?

• The nutrient-rich embryo

• The hard outer covering

• The starchy portion surrounding the germ

• The whole seed of a cereal

What does enriched food mean?

• Food with added sugar

• Food with added vitamins and minerals

• Food with reduced fat

• Food with natural nutrients

What are food groups based on?

• Taste and flavor

• Color and texture

• Origin and nutrients

• Size and shape

What is a grain kernel?

• The outer shell of a nut

• The whole seed of a cereal

• The starchy portion of a grain

• The nutrient-rich embryo

What is the germ of a grain kernel?

• The hard outer covering

• The starchy portion surrounding the germ

• The nutrient-rich embryo

• The whole seed of a cereal

What is physical activity?

• Resting and sleeping

• Eating and drinking

• Activity or movement of the body

• Watching television