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Total questions: 49
Worksheet time: 25mins
Which of these nutrients can you get from eating whole fruit that is not usually found in juice?
sugar
vitamins
fiber
minerals
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?
bananas
dried apricots
orange juice
all of the above
What fruit is this?
apple
lemon
mango
peach
Eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables as part of an overall healthy diet may protect against certain types of cancer.
false
true
Which of the following counts as part of the Fruit Group?
canned peaches
fresh strawberries
dried apples
all of the above
Fiber found in fruit is associated with which of the following health outcomes?
strengthen bones
maintain proper bowel movements
muscle building
making new red blood cells
Fruits are sources of which of the following?
folate
vitamin c
calcium
protein
Which of these foods is actually a fruit in plant biology?
onion
pepper
mushroom
all of the above
Which of these foods is a source of vitamin C?
oranges
pineapples
strawberries
all of the above
What do fruits have that make them sweet?
Fiber
Fructose
Vitamin C
Protein
What important mineral is found in all foods in the Dairy Group?
calcium
iron
zinc
potassium
Milk is the only food that contains calcium.
true
false
All products made from milk are part of the Dairy Group.
false
true
How many cup-equivalents from foods in the Dairy Group are recommended for adults each day?
1
2
3
4
Adults do not need foods from the Dairy Group, only growing children and athletes do.
false
true
What type of milk is recommended for adults?
buttermilk
2%
whole
skim
What type of milk is recommended for infants less than 6 months old?
fat free
none of these
buttermilk
whole milk
What is the name of the sugar found naturally in milk?
Fructose
Glucose
Lactose
Sucrose
Which of these dairy products contains a healthy bacteria (also called “probiotics”)?
eggs
cheese
milk
yogurt
Which of these is a calcium option for people who are lactose intolerant?
kale
yogurt
soy milk
all of the above
Any food made from wheat, rice, oats, cornmeal, barley, or another cereal grain is in the Grains Group.
false
true
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?
children under 2
women in childbearing age
athletes
all of these
What is the most common food from the Grain Group eaten in the United States?
popcorn
pancakes
bread
tortillas
What is the best way to know that the bread you are buying is a whole-grain bread?
it tastes "grainy"
any ingredient uses the word "whole"
the label says 100% whole wheat
the bread is brown in color
What food made from grains is pictured here?
corn bread
pita bread
tortilla
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?
cracked wheat
oatmeal
all of the above
white rice
The Grains Group could also be called the Carbohydrate Group because all foods that contain carbohydrates are in the Grains Group.
false
true
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.
true
false
About how much of the grains you eat should be whole grains?
1/3
3/4
1/2
all of them
Which of these grain products is available in both refined and whole grain varieties?
pasta
bread
crackers
all of them
Most Americans get enough protein in their diets.
true
false
All adults need the same amount of food from the Protein Foods Group.
false
true
Protein Foods can contribute to sodium intake.
false
true
What food group are beans, peas, and lentils counted in?
protein
veggies
protein AND veggies
dairy
Nuts and seeds are good sources of what?
protein
minerals
dietary fiber
all of the above
What are these?
peanutes
almonds
hazelnuts
pistachios
Which food is a vegetarian choice in the Protein Foods Group?
hummus
sesame seeds
peanut butter
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
Eat seafood in place of meat or poultry twice a week.
false
true
Should you wash or rinse raw meat or poultry before you cook it?
yes
no
About how much of your plate should be fruits and vegetables?
2/3
1/4
1/2
all of it
What are these?
scallions
broccoli spears
asparagus spears
Britney spears
Eating a diet with lots of vegetables and fruit is good for you.
true
false
What vitamin gives carrots and sweet potatoes their orange color?
Vitamin A
Vitamin D
Vitamin C
Folate
Which of these is a subgroup of vegetables?
crunchy
dark-green
juiced
raw
You should only eat raw vegetables because if you cook vegetables, all of the vitamins are "cooked away."
true
false
What color vegetable should you eat the most?
orange
variety
purple
green
Which of these foods is actually a fruit in plant biology?
sweet potatoe
kale
peas
tomato
Carrots, onions, and sweet potatoes are all vegetables and are what part of a plant?
root
stem
flower
seed
