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WorksheetsChoose My Plate Food Groups Review
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
Which of the following counts as part of the Fruit Group?
Canned Peaches
fresh strawberries
100% orange juice
All of the above
Eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables as part of an overall healthy diet may protect against certain types of cancer.
Yes
No
Maybe?
If you say so...
Fruits are a source of which of the following?
Folate
Vitamin D
Calcium
Protein
Potassium is a nutrient that many Americans don’t get enough of and is known to regulate blood pressure. Which of the following is a good fruit source of Potassium?
Dried Apricots
Bananas
Orange Juice
All of the above
Fiber found in fruit is associated with which of the following health outcomes?
strengthening bones
making new blood cells
building muscle
maintaining proper bowel function
What do fruits have that make them sweet?
Vitamin C
Fiber
Fructose
Protein
About how much of your plate should be fruits and vegetables?
1/4
1/2
2/3
all of it
What vitamin gives carrots and sweet potatoes their orange color?
Vitamin D
Folate
Vitamin A
Vitamin 0
Which of these is a subgroup of vegetables?
raw
crunchy
dark-green
juiced
You should only eat raw vegetables because if you cook vegetables, all of the vitamins are “cooked away".
True
False
Maybe?
If you say so...
What color vegetable should you eat the most?
Orange -- they taste best
Purple -- they're rare and exotic
Green -- because kale is green
A variety of colors
Which of these foods is actually a fruit in plant biology?
tomatoes
sweet onions
peas
kale
What food group are beans and peas counted in?
vegetable
protein
both
neither
Carrots, onions, and sweet potatoes are all vegetables and are what part of a plant?
seeds
flower
root
stem
Consumption of protein foods can contribute to a person's sodium intake.
Yes
No
Maybe?
If you think so
Which food is a vegetarian choice in the Protein Foods Group?
Black Bean Veggie Burger
Hummus made with chick peas
Peanut Butter
All of the above
Nuts and seeds are good sources of what?
Protein
Fiber
Vitamins
Minerals
All of the above
Foods in the Protein Foods Group provide protein, but which of these foods from that group is also a source of calcium?
Peas
Sardines
Chicken
Ham
It is recommended that you you eat seafood in place of meat/poultry twice a week.
Yes
No
maybe?
If you say so...
Meat and poultry choices should be:
always breaded
processed like bacon or salami
lean or low fat
aged with salt
When choosing what bread to eat, what is the best choice?
White Bread
Whole Wheat Bread
Multi-Grain Bread
7-Grain Bread
Refined grains are grains that have been milled, a process that removes the bran and germ. This is done to give grains a finer texture and improve their shelf life, but it also removes dietary fiber, iron, and many B vitamins. Which of these foods is a refined grain?
Oatmeal
Bulgar (cracked wheat)
White Rice
Popcorn
What is a not a whole grain alternative for white rice?
brown rice
enriched pasta
wild rice
quinoa
Fiber-containing foods such as whole grains help...
provide a feeling of fullness with fewer calories.
the body release energy from macro-nutrients.
builds bones and releases energy from muscles.
the body form red blood cells.
What important mineral is found in all foods in the Dairy Group?
Vitamin C
Riboflavin
Calcium
Fiber
All products made from milk are part of the Dairy Group.
True
False
Maybe?
If you say so...
How many cup-equivalents from foods in the Dairy Group are recommended for your age group each day?
1 cup
2 cups
3 cups
4 cups
Which of these is a calcium option for people who are lactose intolerant? Lactose is the sugar naturally found in milk.
lactose free milk
calcium fortified soy milk
yogurt and some cheeses
all of the above
How much natural cheese counts as 1 cup of dairy?
1 ounce
1 cup
1 1/2 ounces
2 ounces
What is NOT part of the dairy group?
cheese
frozen yogurt
butter
soy milk
