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WorksheetsFNW-04.2: DGA and MyPlate
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
According to the Myplate guidelines, about half of your meal's plate should come from: (FNW-4.2)
Grains and Dairy
Fruits and Vegetables
Dairy and Vegetables
Proteins and Dairy
According to MyPlate how much fruit should you have daily? (FNW-4.2)
1 cup
1 1/2 cups
2 cups
You don't need fruit daily
According to MyPlate how many vegetables should you have daily? (FNW-4.2)
2 - 2 1/2 c. depending on gender
1 - 1 1/2 c. depending on gender
2 1/2 - 3 c. depending on gender
You don't need to eat vegetables daily
According to MyPlate how much food from the grain group should you have daily? (FNW-4.2)
You don't need grains each day
1 - 2 ounces depending on gender
2-3 ounces depending on gender
5-6 ounces depending on gender
According to MyPlate how much dairy should you have daily? (FNW-4.2)
None - it's loaded with allergens
2 cups
3 cups
4 cups
According to MyPlate how much food from the protein group should you have each day? (FNW-4.2)
3 ounces
4 ounces
5 ounces
8 ounces
Which of the following is the healthiest choice? (FNW-4.2)
Fresh apple
Apple juice
Apple pie
Applesauce
This MyPlate food group consist of breads, rice, and pasta. (FNW-4.2)
Grains
Protein
Vegetables
Carbohydrates
What type of beverage should be limited to cut back on sugar intake? (FNW-4.2)
Water
100% fruit juice
Soft drinks or sodas
coffee
What three colors of vegetables should we eat plenty of? (FNW-4.2)
Pink, green, blue
Dark green, orange, and red
Dark green, red, pink
red, orange, blue
Which one of the following is a good suggestion for eating out? (FNW-4.2)
Add a soda to your meal
Add salt to your food
Choose a smaller portion
Look for the foods with highest calories
What does the phrase "balance your eating patterns" mean? (FNW-4.2)
Eating across all subgroups of the vegetable group.
Eating a variety of fruits and vegetables.
Making sure that you balance activity with calorie intake.
Eating a variety of nutritious foods from all food groups.
Americans consume too much sugar. Most of which comes from _____ (FNW-4.2)
Sugary Drinks
Sugary Snacks
Candy
Cereal
Why is it important to eat a variety of foods? (FNW-4.2)
To get used to foods you don't enjoy
To try new things
To get all of your nutrients
To let your eyes enjoy the food too
How often are Dietary Guidelines revised?
Every: (FNW-4.2)
4 years
5 years
10 years
3 years
The Dietary Guidelines suggest that you replace more solid fats with which of the following __________: (FNW-4.2)
Oils
Butter
Shortening
Margarine
What food group is missing from the following menu:
Grilled shrimp kabobs
Brown rice
Vegetable salad
Milk (FNW-4.2)
Fruit
Grains
Vegetables
Dairy
Protein
The Dietary Guidelines recommend choosing __________ in place of some meat/poultry from your protein each week. (FNW-4.2)
8 oz. seafood
1 dozen eggs
10 oz. ground beef
1 cup peanut butter
The Dietary Guidelines focus on small ____________s to emphasize the need to make substitutions, such as choosing nutrient dense foods. (FNW-4.2)
Variety
Shift
Vegetables
Added Sugar
What determines how many calories you need to consume daily? (FNW-4.2)
Age, Gender
Age, Gender, Body Size
Age, Gender, Activity Level
Age, Gender, Body Size, Activity Level
