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TLE 6 - Cooking Guided by the Food Groups

Total questions: 111

Worksheet time: 57mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which food group does it belong to? 
a)
dairy
b)
fruits and vegetables
c)
oils
d)
proteins
2.
Which food group does it belong to? 
a)
oils
b)
dairy
c)
grains
d)
proteins
3.
Which food group does it belong to? 
a)
dairy
b)
fruits and vegetables
c)
proteins
d)
grains
4.
Which food group does it belong to? 
a)
oils
b)
grains
c)
dairy
d)
proteins
5.
Which food group does it belong to? 
a)
fruits and vegetables
b)
oils
c)
dairy
d)
grains
6.
Which food group does it belong to? 
a)
proteins
b)
grains
c)
dairy
d)
oils
7.
Which food group does it belong to? 
a)
dairy
b)
oils
c)
grains
d)
proteins
8.
Which food group does it belong to? 
a)
fruits and vegetables
b)
oils
c)
grains
d)
proteins
9.
Which food group does it belong to? 
a)
fruits and vegetables
b)
proteins
c)
grains
d)
dairy
10.
Which food group does it belong to? 
a)
proteins
b)
grains
c)
dairy
d)
oils
11.
What food group is the above food in?
a)
Dairy
b)
Grain
c)
Vegetable
d)
Fruit
12.
What food group is the above food in?
a)
Grain
b)
Fruit
c)
Vegetable
d)
Fruit
13.
What food group is the above food in?
a)
Grain
b)
Protein
c)
Vegetable
d)
Dairy
14.

From which food group should you eat 5 to 7 servings a day?

a)

Milk, yogurt, and cheese

b)

Meat, poultry, fish, eggs, beans, and nuts

c)

Vegetables, salad, and fruit

d)

Cereals, breads, potatoes, pasta, and rice

15.

What food group should you only have once or twice a week?

a)

Fats, spreads, and oils

b)

Food and drinks high in fat, sugar, and salt

c)

Milk, yogurt, and cheese

d)

Meat, poultry, fish, eggs, beans, and nuts

16.

Which food group helps to build new cells?

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Fats

c)

Fiber

d)

Protein

17.

Which food group has no nutritional value and gives you no energy but is needed for moving food through the digestive system?

a)

Fiber

b)

Protein

c)

Carbohydrates

d)

Lipids

18.

What is the main reason why carbohydrates should be the majority of your diet?

a)

They help to build and repair your tissues

b)

They give you energy and fiber

c)

They give you the most energy

d)

They help prevent diseases

19.

Which food group should you eat in only very small amounts?

a)

Fats, spreads, and oils

b)

Meat, poultry, fish, eggs, beans, and nuts

c)

Milk, yogurt, and cheese

d)

Vegetables, salads, and fruits

20.

Which food below would contain the most amount of fiber?

a)

A steak

b)

Cheese

c)

An apple

d)

Slice of white bread

21.

Which of the following is not considered one of the food groups?

a)

Fruits

b)

Cakes & Pies

c)

Grains

d)

Proteins

e)

Dairy

22.

Fruit is naturally low in fat, sodium, and calories and contains no cholesterol.

a)

True

b)

False

23.

Vegetables may help to increase blood sugar levels which can cause diabetes.

a)

True

b)

False

24.

Which of the following is NOT considered a food made of grains?

a)

Cereal

b)

Oatmeal

c)

Bread

d)

Fish

25.

This food would be considered part of which food group?

a)

Dairy

b)

Vegetable

c)

Protein Food

d)

Fruit

e)

Grain

26.

Which of the following foods would not be considered part of the dairy group?

a)
b)
c)
d)
27.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of dairy?

a)

May reduce bone strength which can lead to osteoporosis.

b)

Can build stronger bones and teeth.

c)

May help to maintain a healthy blood pressure.

d)

May provide many nutrients to the body.

28.

Which of the food groups is most beneficial in building muscle?

a)

Fruit

b)

Vegetables

c)

Grains

d)

Protein Foods

e)

Dairy

29.

It gives you energy for work and play.

a)

go foods

b)

grow foods

c)

glow foods

30.

Nutrients keep your body in good condition. It helps your body fight diseases. It also makes your skin clear and smooth.

a)

Go foods

b)

Grow food

c)

Glow food

31.

Which food group contains cheese, milk, and frozen dessert?

a)

Grains

b)

Fruits

c)

Sweets and Oils

d)

Dairy

32.

You should consume ______ three to five times a day.

a)

Fruits

b)

Vegetables

c)

Grains

d)

Protein

33.

The ______ food group contains eggs, fish, and chicken.

a)

Fruits

b)

Vegetables

c)

Protein

d)

Oils and Sweets

34.

Which is not a member of the food groups?

a)

Grains

b)

Fruits

c)

Dairy

d)

Bread

35.

True or False: Consuming the right amount of each food group each day could lead to a healthy lifestyle.

a)

True

b)

False

36.

Cereals

a)

Fruits and Vegetables

b)

Milk and Alternatives

c)

Meats and Alternatives

d)

Grain products

37.

Orange

a)

Fruits and Vegetables

b)

Milk and Alternatives

c)

Meats and Alternatives

d)

Grain products

38.

chicken wings

a)

Fruits and Vegetables

b)

Milk and Alternatives

c)

Meats and Alternatives

d)

Grain products

39.

What are the three food groups?

a)

proteins, minerals,water

b)

glow, grow, go

40.

Classify the food according to the nutrients they give the body.

a)

Go foods

b)

Grow foods

c)

Glow foods

41.
Why should you eat healthy food everyday?
a)
It will give you energy.
b)
It will make your eyes turn blue.
c)
It will make your heart pump faster.
d)
It will make you get A's in school.
42.
When using knives, you should always cut
a)
towards yourself
b)
away from yourself
c)
either
d)
neither
43.
You should life pot and pan lids:
a)
into your face
b)
away from your torso
c)
to the north
d)
away from your face
44.

You shouldn't cook while wearing loose clothes or without tying your hair.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

45.

Safe or Unsafe: Wipe up spills immediately.

a)

Safe

b)

Unsafe

46.

Safe or Unsafe: Use electric appliances with wet hands.

a)

Safe

b)

Unsafe

47.

Always cut/chop food on a ____________

a)

Chair

b)

Stove top

c)

Counter

d)

Cutting board

48.

It is something which could be dangerous to you, your health or safety.

a)

Hazard

b)

Accident

c)

Safety

49.

You should wash your hands before going in the kitchen.

a)

true

b)

false

50.

Raw food should be kept in sealed containers to prevent spread of bacteria?

a)

True

b)

False

51.

Cooked food should be kept at room temperature for more than 4 hours?

a)

True

b)

False

52.
A dull knife is safer than a sharp knife.
a)
True
b)
False
53.
You should always use a damp towel when removing hot foods from the oven, stove or microwave.
a)
True
b)
False
54.
You must clean spilled foods or liquids immediately.
a)
False
b)
True
55.
It's OK to leave food unattended while cooking in the kitchen.
a)
True
b)
False
56.
The term for when people get sick from eating contaminated food is
a)
Food Poisoning
b)
The flu
c)
Foodborne Illness
d)
Both A and C are correct
57.
Foodborne illness is most likely caused by
a)
improper storage of food
b)
not washing your hands after handling raw meat or eggs
c)
not cooking to the correct temperature
d)
all of the above
58.
It's OK to leave kitchen cabinet doors and drawers open when not using them.
a)
True
b)
False
59.

In order to properly wash your hands before or after handling food, what is the minimum amount of time you should wash your hands?

a)

10 seconds

b)

20 seconds

c)

30 seconds

d)

1 minute

60.

Handles of pots/pans should always be turned ____________.

a)

towards the front of the stove

b)

over the counter

c)

over the burner next to it

d)

in the way that it is easiest to use

61.

Always wash ____________ separately.

a)

sharp knives

b)

forks

c)

spoons

d)

pots

62.

How do you lift the lid of a pot that is boiling?

a)

straight up

b)

with the inside of the lid away from you

c)

with the inside of the lid facing you

d)

you shouldn't take the lid off a pot when it is boiling

63.

"When in doubt, throw it out" means ______________________, then throw it away.

a)

if you are unsure if a food has been out too long

b)

if you are unsure if a food is safe to eat

c)

if you are unsure if a food looks or smells bad

d)

if you are unsure if it was cross contaminated

64.

What is the meaning of CLAYGO?

a)

Come and Go

b)

Call and Go

c)

Cool and Go

d)

Clean as you Go

65.

grapes

a)

Vegetables Group

b)

Fruits Group

c)

Milk Group

d)

Grains Group

e)

Meat and Beans Group

66.

nuts

a)

Vegetables Group

b)

Milk Group

c)

Grains Group

d)

Meat and Beans Group

e)

Fruits Group

67.

corn

a)

Meat and Beans Group

b)

Milk Group

c)

Vegetables Group

d)

Fruits Group

e)

Grains Group

68.

cheese

a)

Milk Group

b)

Meat and Beans Group

c)

Fruits Group

d)

Vegetables Group

e)

Grains Group

69.

blueberries

a)

Fruits Group

b)

Meat and Beans Group

c)

Milk Group

d)

Grains Group

e)

Vegetables Group

70.

barley

a)

Grains Group

b)

Vegetables Group

c)

Fruits Group

d)

Meat and Beans Group

e)

Milk Group

71.

pork

a)

Milk Group

b)

Fruits Group

c)

Meat and Beans Group

d)

Grains Group

e)

Vegetables Group

72.

rice

a)

Milk Group

b)

Vegetables Group

c)

Fruits Group

d)

Grains Group

e)

Meat and Beans Group

73.

peach

a)

Grains Group

b)

Vegetables Group

c)

Milk Group

d)

Fruits Group

e)

Meat and Beans Group

74.

Which food group is not necessarily good for you?

a)

Oils and Sweets

b)

Fruits

c)

Grains

d)

Vegetables

75.

How many food groups are there?

a)

6

b)

5

c)

3

d)

10

76.

You should consume this food group two to four times a day.

a)

Protein

b)

Oils and Sweets

c)

Fruits

d)

Grains

77.

Which food group does not belong in the dairy food group?

a)

Fish

b)

Yogurt

c)

Cheese

d)

Milk

78.

True or False: You should consume Oils and Sweets six to eleven times a day.

a)

True

b)

False

79.

True or False: Leafy greens, carrots, broccoli, and spinach are a part of the vegetable food group.

a)

True

b)

False

80.

True or False: Fruits should be consumed two to four times a day.

a)

True

b)

False

81.

What food group does yogurt belong to?

a)

Grains

b)

Protein

c)

Dairy

d)

Fruits

82.

What food group does the bagel belong to?

a)

Grains

b)

Proteins

c)

Dairy

d)

Vegetables

83.

What food group does candy/sweets fall under?

a)

Dairy

b)

Fruit

c)

Proteins

d)

Grains

e)

None of the above

84.

Which of the food groups do you see in this sandwich?

a)

Dairy

b)

Vegetables

c)

Fruit

d)

Proteins

e)

Grains

85.

What are the five food groups?

4 lines
86.

What is your favorite food and which food group does it fall under?

4 lines
87.

Which food group does this go in?

a)

Grains

b)

Proteins

c)

Vegetables

d)

Fruit

e)

Dairy

88.

Imagine you are going to run a marathon. Which food group do you need to eat more of?

a)

proteins

b)

carbohydrates

c)

fats

89.

Imagine you are feeling sick. Which food group might help you to feel better?

a)

carbohydrates

b)

fats

c)

vitamins and minerals

90.

Fats ................................... .

a)

help us grow

b)

give us vitamins

c)

give us energy and keep us warm

91.

Imagine the weather is very cold. Which food group will help to keep you warm?

a)

Fats

b)

Proteins

c)

Carbohydrates

92.

Examples of fats and oils are:

a)

Foods that give provide us with energy: Rice, potatoes and cereal.

b)

Foods that build and repair our bodies for growth: Meat, eggs and nuts.

c)

Foods that provide us with energy and helps protect our organs: Sunflower oil, butter and avocado pear.

d)

Foods that help our bodies develop and stay healthy: Fruit and vegetables.

93.
Which of the following foods is not a grain source? 
a)
Brown Rice 
b)
Nuts 
c)
Wheat Bread 
d)
Spaghetti 
94.
When is the best time to keep your diet balanced if you missed a certain food category during a meal? 
a)
Dinner 
b)
Snack Time
c)
Breakfast 
d)
Lunch 
95.
Half of your plate should be:
a)
Fruits and Vegetables
b)
Protein
c)
Grains
d)
Dairy
96.
Half of your grains should be
a)
White bread
b)
whole grains
c)
donuts
d)
bagels
97.
The dairy on your plate should be:
a)
Chocolate
b)
low fat or fat free
c)
whole milk
d)
Cream
98.
Which of the following are proteins?
a)
arugula
b)
Strawberries
c)
tortilla
d)
Beans, eggs, chicken
99.
Building a healthy plate can help you avoid:
a)
Obesity
b)
Diabetes
c)
Reduce risk of Heart disease
d)
All
100.
How big is the Fruit/Vegetable section on the plate?
a)
The whole plate
b)
1/2 the plate
c)
It's not on the plate
d)
1/4 of the plate
101.
What is the missing part? Grain, Protein, Vegetable, Fruit,............?
a)
Milk
b)
Water
c)
Soda
d)
Juice
102.
What is an example of a protein you could add to your plate?
a)
Apple
b)
Carrots
c)
Chicken
d)
Olive oil
103.
Which one of the following is a protein source? 
a)
Banana
b)
Beans 
c)
Bagels
d)
apple
104.
Which of the following foods is not a grain source? 
a)
Brown Rice 
b)
Apple
c)
Wheat Bread 
d)
Spaghetti 
105.
Which of the following is NOT a Dairy source?
a)
Milk
b)
Yogurt
c)
Cheese 
d)
Eggs 
106.
Chocolate and other sweets are okay as long as you have them sometimes and the portion is small.  
a)
False 
b)
True 
107.
Peanut butter is found in which food group?
a)
Fruits
b)
Grains
c)
Dairy
d)
Protein
108.
Seafood is a type of protein.
a)
True
b)
False
c)
Maybe
109.
If vegetables are part of a sauce, they still count as a healthy serving.
a)
False
b)
True
110.
Brandon just ate celery with peanut butter on top.  Did he eat any protein?
a)
Maybe
b)
Yes
c)
No
111.
Which one of the food categories below is NOT part of My Plate? 
a)
Grains
b)
Water
c)
Vegetables
d)
Protein