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MyPlate and Nutrition

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
How much of your plate should consist of fruits and vegetables when following the myplate recomendations?
a)
All
b)
most
c)
half
d)
none
2.
Where do fats and sugars fit in the recomendations?
a)
They are to be eliminated entirely
b)
They are not considered as a seperate group.
c)
They don't matter.
d)
Eat all of those you want while you're young.
3.
How many servings of dairy should the average person have in a day?
a)
one
b)
blue
c)
ten
d)
three
4.
Popcorn is in the ________ group.
a)
Grains
b)
Fruits
c)
Vegetable
d)
Dairy
5.
What group are beans and eggs in?
a)
protein
b)
vegetable
c)
fruit
d)
grain
6.
Kale is an example of?
a)
a dark green vegetable
b)
a protein
c)
a fruit
d)
a grain
7.
How many of your grains should be whole grains?
a)
all of them
b)
a few of them
c)
half of them
d)
a third of them
8.

Grains and Vegetables contain this nutrient that helps keep you feeling full

a)

Fiber

b)

Calcium

c)

Fat

d)

Vitamin D

9.
MyPlate guidelines have included more plant-based foods. Which food below is NOT considered plant-based?
a)
yogurt
b)
apple
c)
whole grain bread
d)
broccoli
10.
Which is healthier?
a)
solid fat; butter
b)
liquid fat; olive oil
c)
trans fat; partially hydrogenated soybean oil
11.
Which essential nutrient is missing from the list? Carbohydrates, protein, fat, vitamins, minerals, _________.
a)
dairy
b)
oil
c)
omega 3
d)
water
12.
What is missing from the MyPlate recommendations?: Fruit, Vegetable, Grain, Protein, ___________.
a)
dairy
b)
oil
c)
water
d)
juice
13.
This nutrient is the body's #1 energy source.
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Minerals
c)
Vitamins 
d)
Fats
14.
According to MyPlate ...  the largest section of your plate should be
a)
Fruits
b)
Dairy
c)
Protein
d)
Vegetables
15.

MyPlate has how many food groups?

a)

4

b)

5

c)

2

d)

6

16.
For dinner, Kris is eating--
French bread
Chicken alfredo
Broccoli
Glass of milk
What food group is he missing?
a)
Grains
b)
Protein
c)
Fruits
d)
Vegetables
17.
What does it mean for protein to be lean?
a)
low in fat
b)
low calorie
c)
it's a vegetable
d)
it's not deep fried
18.
Finish the slogan:  Make half your grains...
a)
whole grains
b)
refined grains
c)
fruits and vegetables
d)
whole wheat
19.
Finish the slogan:  Make half your plate...
a)
fruits and vegetables
b)
colorful and delicious
c)
whole grains
d)
protein
20.
True or false: Whole milk (red cap) has more calcium than low fat milk
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
21.
What colors of vegetables are most nutrient dense?
a)
Purple, orange, red
b)
Yellow, light green
c)
Red, dark green, orange
d)
Green and purple
22.
Walnuts, almonds and peanuts are examples of what food group?
a)
fruit
b)
dairy
c)
vegetables
d)
protein
23.

Which of the following are NOT Food Groups according to MyPlate?

a)

Sugar

b)

Fats

c)

Fruits

d)

Veggies

e)

Protein

24.

According to MyPlate guidelines it is a good idea to...

a)

only eat from one food group

b)

eat a variety of foods from different food groups

c)

only eat from 2 food groups per meal

d)

only eat fast food

25.

Which of the following counts as part of the Fruit Group?

a)

Canned peaches

b)

Dried apricots

c)

100% Orange Juice

d)

All of the choices

26.

MyPlate replaced

a)

MyPyramid

b)

MyTable

c)

MyKitchen

27.

How much fruit should someone of your age be eating everyday?

a)

2 c for boys and 1 1/2 c for girls

b)

2 c for boys and girls

c)

3 c for boys and 2 c for girls

d)

3 cups for boys and girls

28.

How many vegetables should someone of your age be eating everyday?

a)

3 c for boys and 2 1/2 c for girls

b)

2 c for boys and girls

c)

3 c for boys and 3 1/2 c for girls

d)

3 cups for boys and girls

29.

How much protein should someone of your age be eating everyday?

a)

6 1/2 oz for boys and 5 oz for girls

b)

2 c for boys and girls

c)

5 oz for boys and 4 oz for girls

d)

5 oz for boys and girls

30.

How many grains should someone of your age be eating everyday?

a)

8 oz for boys and 6 oz for girls

b)

4 c for boys and girls

c)

4 oz for boys and 3 oz for girls

d)

7 oz for boys and girls

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