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My plate quiz

Total questions: 56

Worksheet time: 28mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

what is a grain

a)

wheat or any other cultivated cereal crop used as food.

b)

cereal

c)

soap

d)

shoes

2.

Rice, quinoa, bread, pasta, and tortillas are...

a)

vegetables

b)

dairy

c)

proteins

d)

grains

3.

what category are oats

a)

grains

b)

cereal

c)

plants

d)

shoes

4.

what is an example of a grain

a)

lettuce

b)

mud

c)

tomatoe

d)

oatmeal

5.

BREAD

a)

fruit

b)

vegetables

c)

grains (carbs)

d)

meat

e)

seadfood

6.

Any food made from wheat, rice, oats, cornmeal, barley, or another cereal grain is in the grains group.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

What food made from grains is pictured here?

a)

Corn bread

b)

Pita Bread

c)

Flour tortilla

d)

English muffin

8.

What food group is this?

a)

grain

b)

dairy

c)

vegetable

9.

Compared to instant oatmeal, steel-cut oats:

a)

are less nutritious.

b)

should only be cooked with milk.

c)

require heavier processing.

d)

require more cooking time.

10.

Al Dente means:

a)

Soft and mushy

b)

Chewy and firm

c)

Hard and crunchy

11.

True or False: Complete proteins DO NOT contain all nine essential amino acids

a)

True

b)

False

12.

Which of these ARE incomplete proteins?

a)

Beans

b)

Grains

c)

Nuts

d)

All of the above

13.

TURKEY

a)

fruit

b)

vegetables

c)

grains

d)

meat

e)

seafood

14.

Protein is important for your (circle all that apply):

a)

muscles

b)

organs

c)

glands

d)

bones

15.

Red meat, beans, dairy, and fish contain large amounts of which biological macromolecule?

a)

carbohydrates

b)

lipids

c)

protein

d)

nucleic acids

16.

Protein is found in the following food:

a)

Meat, poultry, and fish

b)

Pasta

c)

Leafy Greens

d)

Any of the above

17.

Which food group does this belong to?

a)

Grains

b)

Proteins

c)

Vegetables

d)

Fruits

e)

Dairy

18.

True or False: Proteins are used to repair and body cells and tissues.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

Which one is an example of a protein?

a)
b)
20.

Check all the foods that have protein.

a)

Fish

b)

Banana

c)

Eggs

d)

Meat

e)

Potato

21.

You should eat a variety of (a)   vegetables. (Hint: like the rainbow)

22.
a)

vegetable

b)

fruit

c)

meat

d)

dessert

e)

breakfast

23.

How do you improve your cholesterol levels (circle all that apply)?

a)

limit animal products

b)

eat more fiber

c)

exercise

d)

eat more dairy products

24.
How many Fruits and Vegetables should you eat each day?
a)

3 pieces

b)

4 cups

c)

2/3 cups at least

25.
What food group is the above food in?
a)
Dairy
b)
Vegetable
c)
Fruit
d)
Protein
26.

Which vegetable juice is good for hair growth and hair health ?

a)

Potato

b)

onion

c)

orange

d)

tomato

27.

What are these?

a)

Scallions (spring onions)

b)

Asparagus Spears

c)

Broccoli Spears

d)

Britney Spears

28.

What food group are beans, peas, and lentils counted in?

a)

Vegetable Group

b)

Protein Foods Group

c)

Both

d)

Neither

29.

When choosing between plant and animal sources of protein, it is important to factor in the other nutrients that the foods provide.

a)

True

b)

False

30.

What is an "essential" amino acid?

a)

We have to eat it, our body can't make it.

b)

It gives us energy.

c)

We don't need this amino acid.

31.

What food group are beans and peas counted in?

a)

Vegetable Group

b)

Protein group

c)

Both

d)

Neither

32.

What are the three macronutrients?

a)

Protein

b)

Fat

c)

Dairy

d)

Carbohydrates

e)

Vegetables

33.

Researchers suggest _________ percent of calories should come from protein each day.

a)

10-25

b)

10-35

c)

30-55

d)

40-65

34.

The best way to cover a person’s dietary needs is to eat a wide variety of foods.

a)

True

b)

False

35.

Fats are...

a)

nutrients that help carry vitamins through your bloodstream, give you energy, and keep your skin healthy

b)

compounds that help regulate body function

c)

the nutrients used to build and repair cells

d)

the starches and sugars found in foods

36.

What is the purpose of the 5 major Food Groups?

a)

To learn about the days of the week

b)

To organize food into different categories and help us make a healthier food choice

c)

To learn about color wheel

d)

All of the above

37.

MANGOES

a)

fruit

b)

vegetable

c)

grains

d)

meat

e)

seafood

38.

Which kind of fruit is the healthiest choice to make?

a)
b)
c)
39.

What measures energy in food?

a)

Calories

b)

Ruler

c)

Thermometer

d)

Food label

40.

Which kind of fruit is the healthiest choice to make?

a)
b)
c)
41.
You need to drink only two glasses of water every day.
a)
True
b)
False
42.

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

a)

Fruit

b)

Vegetables

c)

Grains

d)

Protein Foods

e)

Dairy

43.

If you are on a diet and don't eat breafast you are more likely to

a)

lose weight faster

b)

gain more muscle mass

c)

feel tired, drained and hungry

d)

eat healthier foods

44.
Name three of the six nutrients a body needs to stay healthy.
a)
protein, carbohydrates, lutein
b)
fat, glucose, protein
c)
water, vitamins, minerals
d)
breads, vegetables, meats
45.

Which are healthier, Simple, or Complex Carbs?

a)

Simple

b)

Complex

46.

Which nutrient is our body's MAIN source of energy?

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Fats

c)

Water

d)

Minerals

47.

What is nutrition?

a)

a measurement for the amount of energy in food

b)

the need for food

c)

the want for food

d)

the process by which the body takes in and uses food

48.

Which food group does this belong to?

a)

Grains

b)

Vegetables

c)

Dairy

d)

Fruits

e)

Protein

49.

Which food group does this belong to?

a)

Grains

b)

Protein

c)

Dairy

d)

Fruits

e)

Vegetables

50.
How much of your plate should consist of fruits and vegetables when following the myplate recomendations?
a)
All
b)
most
c)
half
d)
none
51.

Which is an example of dairy?

a)
b)
52.

Which of these foods is a source of vitamin C?

a)

Pineapples

b)

Strawberries

c)

Oranges

d)

All of the above

53.

Grapes belong to this food group.

a)

Vegetables

b)

Protein

c)

Fruit

54.

how much fruits should you eat a day

a)

1 1/2 - 2 cups

b)

3 cups

c)

4 cups

d)

1 fruit

55.

Fruits are an excellent source of essential vitamins and minerals, and they are high in fiber

a)

true

b)

false

56.

Eating a diet high in fruits and vegetables can reduce a person's risk of developing heart disease, cancer, inflammation, and diabetes

a)

true

b)

false

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