WorksheetsFACS Introduction Nutrients and MyPlate
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
According to MyPlate how much fruit should you have daily?
a)
1 cup
b)
1 1/2 cups
c)
2 cups
d)
You don't need fruit daily
2.
According to MyPlate how many vegetables should you have daily?
a)
2 - 2 1/2 c. depending on gender
b)
1 - 1 1/2 c. depending on gender
c)
2 1/2 - 3 c. depending on gender
d)
You don't need to eat vegetables daily
3.
According to MyPlate how much food from the grain group should you have daily?
a)
You don't need grains each day
b)
1 - 2 ounces depending on gender
c)
2-3 ounces depending on gender
d)
5-6 ounces depending on gender
4.
According to MyPlate how much dairy should you have daily?
a)
None - it's loaded with allergens
b)
2 cups
c)
3 cups
d)
4 cups
5.
According to MyPlate how much food from the protein group should you have each day?
a)
3 ounces
b)
4 ounces
c)
5 ounces
d)
8 ounces
6.
Which of the following is the healthiest choice?
a)
Fresh apple
b)
Apple juice
c)
Apple pie
d)
Applesauce
7.
Which of the following is the most nutritious choice?
a)
Spinach puree' (spinach blended unitl liquified)
b)
Deep fried zucchini
c)
Baked potato
d)
Stir-fried vegetables
8.
Which is the most nutritious choice?
a)
Ice Cream
b)
Cheesecake
c)
Parmesan Cheese
d)
Whole Milk
9.
Which of the following is the most nutritious choice for protein?
a)
Chicken - grilled
b)
Steak - grilled
c)
Black beans
d)
Salmon - grilled
10.
Which of the following would be the most nutritious choice for grains?
a)
Buttermilk biscuits
b)
Blender Wheat pancakes
c)
Wheat bread
d)
Bagel
11.
According to MyPlate what portion of the grains eaten should be whole grain?
a)
30%
b)
40%
c)
50%
d)
100%
12.
Processed foods tend to have more calories than those that are fresh.
a)
True
b)
False
13.
Which part of a grain kernel contains the fiber?
a)
Bran
b)
Germ
c)
Endosperm
14.
Which part of a wheat grain kernel is white flour made from?
a)
Bran
b)
Germ
c)
Endosperm
15.
What is the purpose of carbohydrates?
a)
Storage fuel for the body
b)
Primary Energy
c)
Build and repair tissues
d)
Help body processes
16.
What are the two types of carbohydrates?
a)
Macro and Trace
b)
Complete and Incomplete
c)
Vitamins and Minerals
d)
Simple and Complex
17.
What is the purpose of protein in the body?
a)
Energy
b)
Build and repair tissues
c)
Stored fuel
d)
Help body processes
18.
What is the purpose of fat in the body?
a)
Stored fuel
b)
Primary energy
c)
Build and repair tissues
d)
Help body processes
19.
What's the purpose of vitamins and minerals in the body?
a)
Build and repair tissues
b)
Primary energy
c)
Stored fuel
d)
Help body processes
20.
Which is the most essential nutrient?
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Water
c)
Vitamins and Minerals
d)
Protein
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