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FNW-04.2: DGA and MyPlate

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

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Class
Date
1.

According to the Myplate guidelines, about half of your meal's plate should come from: (FNW-4.2)

a)

Grains and Dairy

b)

Fruits and Vegetables

c)

Dairy and Vegetables

d)

Proteins and Dairy

2.

According to MyPlate how much fruit should you have daily? (FNW-4.2)

a)

1 cup

b)

1 1/2 cups

c)

2 cups

d)

You don't need fruit daily

3.

According to MyPlate how many vegetables should you have daily? (FNW-4.2)

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

4.

According to MyPlate how much food from the grain group should you have daily? (FNW-4.2)

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

5.

According to MyPlate how much dairy should you have daily? (FNW-4.2)

a)

None - it's loaded with allergens

b)

2 cups

c)

3 cups

d)

4 cups

6.

According to MyPlate how much food from the protein group should you have each day? (FNW-4.2)

a)

3 ounces

b)

4 ounces

c)

5 ounces

d)

8 ounces

7.

Which of the following is the healthiest choice? (FNW-4.2)

a)

Fresh apple

b)

Apple juice

c)

Apple pie

d)

Applesauce

8.

This MyPlate food group consist of breads, rice, and pasta. (FNW-4.2)

a)

Grains

b)

Protein

c)

Vegetables

d)

Carbohydrates

9.

What type of beverage should be limited to cut back on sugar intake? (FNW-4.2)

a)

Water

b)

100% fruit juice

c)

Soft drinks or sodas

d)

coffee

10.

What three colors of vegetables should we eat plenty of? (FNW-4.2)

a)

Pink, green, blue

b)

Dark green, orange, and red

c)

Dark green, red, pink

d)

red, orange, blue

11.

Which one of the following is a good suggestion for eating out? (FNW-4.2)

a)

Add a soda to your meal

b)

Add salt to your food

c)

Choose a smaller portion

d)

Look for the foods with highest calories

12.

What does the phrase "balance your eating patterns" mean? (FNW-4.2)

a)

Eating across all subgroups of the vegetable group.

b)

Eating a variety of fruits and vegetables.

c)

Making sure that you balance activity with calorie intake.

d)

Eating a variety of nutritious foods from all food groups.

13.

Americans consume too much sugar. Most of which comes from _____ (FNW-4.2)

a)

Sugary Drinks

b)

Sugary Snacks

c)

Candy

d)

Cereal

14.

Why is it important to eat a variety of foods? (FNW-4.2)

a)

To get used to foods you don't enjoy

b)

To try new things

c)

To get all of your nutrients

d)

To let your eyes enjoy the food too

15.

How often are Dietary Guidelines revised?

Every: (FNW-4.2)

a)

4 years

b)

5 years

c)

10 years

d)

3 years

16.

The Dietary Guidelines suggest that you replace more solid fats with which of the following __________: (FNW-4.2)

a)

Oils

b)

Butter

c)

Shortening

d)

Margarine

17.

What food group is missing from the following menu:

Grilled shrimp kabobs

Brown rice

Vegetable salad

Milk (FNW-4.2)

a)

Fruit

b)

Grains

c)

Vegetables

d)

Dairy

e)

Protein

18.

The Dietary Guidelines recommend choosing __________ in place of some meat/poultry from your protein each week. (FNW-4.2)

a)

8 oz. seafood

b)

1 dozen eggs

c)

10 oz. ground beef

d)

1 cup peanut butter

19.

The Dietary Guidelines focus on small ____________s to emphasize the need to make substitutions, such as choosing nutrient dense foods. (FNW-4.2)

a)

Variety

b)

Shift

c)

Vegetables

d)

Added Sugar

20.

What determines how many calories you need to consume daily? (FNW-4.2)

a)

Age, Gender

b)

Age, Gender, Body Size

c)

Age, Gender, Activity Level

d)

Age, Gender, Body Size, Activity Level