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MyPlate Quiz

Total questions: 49

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of these nutrients can you get from eating whole fruit that is not usually found in juice?

a)

sugar

b)

vitamins

c)

fiber

d)

minerals

2.

Potassium is a nutrient that many Americans don’t get enough of. Which of the following is a good fruit source of this mineral known to help regulate blood pressure?

a)

bananas

b)

dried apricots

c)

orange juice

d)

all of the above

3.

What fruit is this?

a)

apple

b)

lemon

c)

mango

d)

peach

4.

Eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables as part of an overall healthy diet may protect against certain types of cancer.

a)

false

b)

true

5.

Which of the following counts as part of the Fruit Group?

a)

canned peaches

b)

fresh strawberries

c)

dried apples

d)

all of the above

6.

Fiber found in fruit is associated with which of the following health outcomes?

a)

strengthen bones

b)

maintain proper bowel movements

c)

muscle building

d)

making new red blood cells

7.

Fruits are sources of which of the following?

a)

folate

b)

vitamin c

c)

calcium

d)

protein

8.

Which of these foods is actually a fruit in plant biology?

a)

onion

b)

pepper

c)

mushroom

d)

all of the above

9.

Which of these foods is a source of vitamin C?

a)

oranges

b)

pineapples

c)

strawberries

d)

all of the above

10.

What do fruits have that make them sweet?

a)

Fiber

b)

Fructose

c)

Vitamin C

d)

Protein

11.

What important mineral is found in all foods in the Dairy Group?

a)

calcium

b)

iron

c)

zinc

d)

potassium

12.

Milk is the only food that contains calcium.

a)

true

b)

false

13.

All products made from milk are part of the Dairy Group.

a)

false

b)

true

14.

How many cup-equivalents from foods in the Dairy Group are recommended for adults each day?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

15.

Adults do not need foods from the Dairy Group, only growing children and athletes do.

a)

false

b)

true

16.

What type of milk is recommended for adults?

a)

buttermilk

b)

2%

c)

whole

d)

skim

17.

What type of milk is recommended for infants less than 6 months old?

a)

fat free

b)

none of these

c)

buttermilk

d)

whole milk

18.

What is the name of the sugar found naturally in milk?

a)

Fructose

b)

Glucose

c)

Lactose

d)

Sucrose

19.

Which of these dairy products contains a healthy bacteria (also called “probiotics”)?

a)

eggs

b)

cheese

c)

milk

d)

yogurt

20.

Which of these is a calcium option for people who are lactose intolerant?

a)

kale

b)

yogurt

c)

soy milk

d)

all of the above

21.

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

a)

false

b)

true

22.

Folate (from foods such as spinach and black-eyed peas) and folic acid (from fortified foods such as enriched grains and from supplements) are especially important for which of the following groups?

a)

children under 2

b)

women in childbearing age

c)

athletes

d)

all of these

23.

What is the most common food from the Grain Group eaten in the United States?

a)

popcorn

b)

pancakes

c)

bread

d)

tortillas

24.

What is the best way to know that the bread you are buying is a whole-grain bread?

a)

it tastes "grainy"

b)

any ingredient uses the word "whole"

c)

the label says 100% whole wheat

d)

the bread is brown in color

25.

What food made from grains is pictured here?

a)

corn bread

b)

pita bread

c)

tortilla

d)

bread

26.

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?

a)

cracked wheat

b)

oatmeal

c)

all of the above

d)

white rice

27.

The Grains Group could also be called the Carbohydrate Group because all foods that contain carbohydrates are in the Grains Group.

a)

false

b)

true

28.

Many people do not eat the recommended amount of whole grains. To eat more whole grain foods, you should just add more of them to what you already eat.

a)

true

b)

false

29.

About how much of the grains you eat should be whole grains?

a)

1/3

b)

3/4

c)

1/2

d)

all of them

30.

Which of these grain products is available in both refined and whole grain varieties?

a)

pasta

b)

bread

c)

crackers

d)

all of them

31.

Most Americans get enough protein in their diets.

a)

true

b)

false

32.

All adults need the same amount of food from the Protein Foods Group.

a)

false

b)

true

33.

Protein Foods can contribute to sodium intake.

a)

false

b)

true

34.

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

a)

protein

b)

veggies

c)

protein AND veggies

d)

dairy

35.

Nuts and seeds are good sources of what?

a)

protein

b)

minerals

c)

dietary fiber

d)

all of the above

36.

What are these?

a)

peanutes

b)

almonds

c)

hazelnuts

d)

pistachios

37.

Which food is a vegetarian choice in the Protein Foods Group?

a)

hummus

b)

sesame seeds

c)

peanut butter

d)

all of the above

38.

Foods in the Protein Foods Group provide protein, but which of these foods from that group is also a source of calcium?

a)

peas

b)

sardines

c)

chicken

d)

ham

39.

Eat seafood in place of meat or poultry twice a week.

a)

false

b)

true

40.

Should you wash or rinse raw meat or poultry before you cook it?

a)

yes

b)

no

41.

About how much of your plate should be fruits and vegetables?

a)

2/3

b)

1/4

c)

1/2

d)

all of it

42.

What are these?

a)

scallions

b)

broccoli spears

c)

asparagus spears

d)

Britney spears

43.

Eating a diet with lots of vegetables and fruit is good for you.

a)

true

b)

false

44.

What vitamin gives carrots and sweet potatoes their orange color?

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin D

c)

Vitamin C

d)

Folate

45.

Which of these is a subgroup of vegetables?

a)

crunchy

b)

dark-green

c)

juiced

d)

raw

46.

You should only eat raw vegetables because if you cook vegetables, all of the vitamins are "cooked away."

a)

true

b)

false

47.

What color vegetable should you eat the most?

a)

orange

b)

variety

c)

purple

d)

green

48.

Which of these foods is actually a fruit in plant biology?

a)

sweet potatoe

b)

kale

c)

peas

d)

tomato

49.

Carrots, onions, and sweet potatoes are all vegetables and are what part of a plant?

a)

root

b)

stem

c)

flower

d)

seed