MYPLATE QUIZ

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

• To inform people of the proper amounts of each food groups they should eat.

• To explain how to best prepare your meals for each meal.

• To persuade people to only eat fruits and vegetables.

• To entertain the reader with an interesting story about the food groups.

Which Category is found to the side of the plate?

• Fruits

• Grains

• Dairy

• Protein

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

• Vegetables

• Grains

• Fruits

• Protein

"Everything you consume matters..."

What is the best meaning of consume, as used in the quote?

• Make

• Use

• Create

• 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 MyPlate graphic?

• The United States government

• The United States Department of Agriculture

• The Food Growers Association of America

• The Centers of Disease Control

Which vegetable is the BEST to eat if a person is having trouble with their digestive system?

• Green Beans

• Peppers

• Potatoes

• tomatoes

Why is Georgia mainly a good place for growing sweet potatoes?

• The weather is cool there so mold does not grow on the potatoes.

• The weather is warm there, so they grow well.

• There are many greenhouses there so they can be grown year round.

• It is close to the ocean.

Celery is which part of a plant?

• The roots

• The stem

• The flower

• The leaf