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Intro To Nutrition - MyPlate

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which important mineral is found in all foods in the Dairy Group?

a)

Vitamin C

b)

Riboflavin

c)

Calcium

d)

Fiber

2.

All products made from milk are part of the dairy group

a)

True

b)

False

3.

Which of these nutrients can you get from eating whole fruit that is not usually found in juice?

a)

Vitamins

b)

Minerals

c)

Fiber

d)

Sugar

4.

Potassium is a nutrient that many Americans don’t get enough of. Which of the following is a good fruit source of this mineral known to help regulate blood pressure?

a)

Bananas

b)

Dried Apricots

c)

Orange Juice

d)

All of the above

5.

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

a)

Canned peaches

b)

Dried Apricots

c)

Fresh Strawberries

d)

All of the above

6.

Fiber is associated with which of the following health outcomes

a)

strengthening bones

b)

making new blood cells

c)

building muscle

d)

maintaining proper bowel function

7.

Any food from wheat, rice, oats, cornmeal, barley, or another cereal grain is in the grain group.

a)

true

b)

false

8.

Most Americans get enough protein in their diet

a)

true

b)

false

9.

Protein foods can contribute to sodium intake

a)

true

b)

false

10.

what food group are beans and peas counted in?

a)

Vegetable Group

b)

Protein Food Group

c)

Both

d)

Neither

11.

About how much of your plate (total food intake) should be fruits and vegetables

a)

one quarter

b)

half

c)

three quarters

d)

almost all of it

12.

What vitamin gives carrots and sweet potatoes their color?

a)

Vitamin D

b)

Folate

c)

Vitamin A

d)

Vitamin O

13.

You should only eat raw vegetables because if you cook vegetables, all of the vitamins are "cooked away."

a)

True

b)

False

14.

What color vegetable should you eat the most?

a)

Orange - they taste the best

b)

Purple - They are rare and exotic

c)

Green - because Kale is WJ colors

d)

A Variety of Colors

15.

I can eat nothing but junk food cause Im a runner and I'll burn it off anyways

a)

True (incorrect answer)

b)

False (ding ding!!)