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MyPlate

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 56mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which are the 5 groups of food mentioned in "MyPlate"

a)

Fruits, Vegetables, Sweets, Dairy, Grains and Protein

b)

Fruits, Vegetables, Cheese, Cereal and Protein

c)

Fruits, Vegetables, Meat, Fat and Grains

d)

Fruits, Vegetables, Grains, Protein and Dairy

2.
How much of your plate at meals should be fruits and vegetables? 
a)
one-fourth
b)
half
c)
all of your plate
d)
none
3.

What food group is this?

a)

fruit

b)

vegetable

c)

grain

4.

What food group is this?

a)

fruit

b)

vegetable

c)

grain

5.

What food group is this?

a)

dairy

b)

fruit

c)

vegetable

6.

What food group is this?

a)

vegetable

b)

dairy

c)

grain

7.

What food group is this?

a)

fruit

b)

dairy

c)

grain

8.

What food group is this?

a)

vegetable

b)

fruit

c)

protein

9.

What food group is this?

a)

dairy

b)

protein

c)

grain

10.

What food group is this?

a)

dairy

b)

protein

c)

fruit

11.

What food group is this?

a)

grain

b)

vegetable

c)

protein

12.
Shrimp belongs to which food group?
a)
protein
b)
dairy
c)
vegetables
d)
grains
13.
Yogurt belongs to which food group?
a)
protein
b)
grains
c)
fruits
d)
dairy
14.
Spinach is an example of a ___________.
a)
red and orange vegetable
b)
other vegetable
c)
dark green vegetable
d)
starchy vegetable
15.
What food group is missing from this meal:  fish, beans, broccoli, milk, roll?
a)
fruit
b)
vegetable
c)
grain
d)
dairy
16.
Walnuts, almonds and peanuts are examples of what food group?
a)
fruit
b)
dairy
c)
vegetables
d)
protein
17.

Which of the following would NOT be a good example of a healthy snack involving fruits?

a)

banana

b)

grapes

c)

fruit roll-up

d)

canned peaches

18.
Which of the following is not an example of a whole grain?
a)
brown rice
b)
oatmeal
c)
whole grain cereal
d)
white bread
19.
Cream cheese can count as a serving from the dairy group.  
a)
True
b)
False
20.
Which one would be the healthiest choice from the protein group?
a)
fried chicken
b)
fried shrimp
c)
grilled fish
d)
sausage links
21.
100% grape juice is part of what food group?
a)
protein
b)
dairy
c)
fruit
d)
vegetables
22.
What food group is missing from this meal:  fish, beans, broccoli, milk, roll?
a)
fruit
b)
vegetable
c)
grain
d)
dairy
23.
Walnuts, almonds and peanuts are examples of what food group?
a)
fruit
b)
dairy
c)
vegetables
d)
protein
24.
Which of the following is an example of a whole grain?
a)
graham cracker
b)
corn bread
c)
cheese puffs
d)
oatmeal
25.
A food with several ingredients is called a combination food.  
a)
true
b)
false
26.
Foods that supply few nutrients and do not count as food-group foods are called __________.
a)
nutrient dense foods
b)
healthy foods
c)
empty-calorie foods
d)
I don't know
27.
Which of the following is NOT a guideline to follow when using MyPlate.  
a)
Vary your veggies
b)
eat calcium-rich foods
c)
go lean with protein
d)
make at least half your grain foods refined grains
28.
Discretionary calories are extras that you can have if you eat enough from all food groups and stay within your calorie budget.  
a)
True
b)
False
29.
MyPlate shows how much and what kinds of foods you need daily for your nutrient and food energy needs.  
a)
True
b)
False
30.
Corn is an example of a(an)____________.
a)
dark green vegetable
b)
starchy vegetable
c)
red and orange vegetable
d)
other vegetable
31.

Seafood, legumes, beans, peas, nuts, eggs and poultry are all in which food group?

a)

Grains

b)

Protein

c)

Vegetables

d)

Fruits

32.

What foods provide calcium? (select all that apply)

a)

Almond milk

b)

Yogurt

c)

Broccoli

d)

Water

e)

Apples

33.

Lowfat milk has _______ calcium and vitamins as whole milk, but less saturated fat.

a)

the same amount of

b)

less

c)

more

34.

MyPlate recommends choosing _________ proteins.

a)

Only seafood

b)

Lean

c)

High fat

d)

only plant

35.

You are eating 20 grams of grains a day. At least how many of them should be whole grains?

a)

5 grams

b)

15 grams

c)

10 grams

d)

20 grams

36.

What 3 colors of vegetables are most nutrient dense? (select 3)

a)

Red

b)

Dark green

c)

Light green

d)

Orange

e)

Purple

37.

What foods will provide most of your vitamins and minerals?

a)

Protein foods

b)

Fruits & vegetables

c)

Grains

d)

Dairy

38.

What's the primary reason we need carbohydrates?

a)

To build muscle

b)

To provide energy

c)

To help you breathe

d)

To protect internal organs

39.

What foods will provide most of your vitamins and minerals?

a)

Protein foods

b)

Fruits & vegetables

c)

Grains

d)

Dairy

40.

What are the functions of water? (select all that apply)

a)

Provide energy

b)

Regulate body temperature

c)

Remove waste from the body

d)

Hydrate your body

e)

Build and repair body tissue

41.

Which of these is part of the grain group on MYPLATE?

a)
b)
c)
d)
42.

Which of these is part of the fruit group on MYPLATE?

a)
b)
c)
d)
43.

Which of these is part of the vegetable group on MYPLATE?

a)
b)
c)
d)
44.

Which of these is part of the dairy group on MYPLATE?

a)
b)
c)
d)
45.

Which of these is a part of the protein group on MYPLATE?

a)
b)
c)
d)
46.

Which of these is part of the dairy group on MYPLATE?

a)
b)
c)
d)
47.

Which of these is part of the fruit group on MYPLATE?

a)
b)
c)
d)
48.

Which of these is part of the grain group on MYPLATE?

a)
b)
c)
d)
49.

Which of these is part of the vegetable group on MYPLATE?

a)
b)
c)
d)
50.

Which of these is part of the protein group on MYPLATE?

a)
b)
c)
d)
51.

Which of these is part of the protein group on MYPLATE?

a)
b)
c)
d)
52.

which of these is part of the fruit group on MYPLATE?

a)
b)
c)
d)
53.

Which of these is part of the vegetable group on MYPLATE?

a)
b)
c)
d)
54.

Which of these is part of the grain group on MYPLATE?

a)
b)
c)
d)
55.

Which of these is part of the dairy group in MYPLATE?

a)
b)
c)
d)
56.

The Start Simple Publication From USDA talks about making small changes to be healthy.

a)

True

b)

False

57.

The benefits of eating healthy add up over time, bite by bite.

a)

True

b)

False

58.

A healthy eating routine can help boost your

health now and in the years to come.

a)

True

b)

False

59.

Choose options for meals, beverages,

and snacks that have limited added sugars, saturated fat, and sodium.

a)

True

b)

False

60.

In place of foods higher in saturated fat,

look for foods like nuts, seeds, and fatty

fish like tuna, salmon, trout, and mackerel,

which are high in unsaturated fats and a

healthier choice.

a)

True

b)

False