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WorksheetsMYPLATE QUIZ
Total questions: 33
Worksheet time: 17mins
What is the main purpose of the "My Plate" graphic?
To inform people of the proper amounts of each food groups they should eat.
To explain how to best prepare your meals for each meal.
To persuade people to only eat fruits and vegetables.
To entertain the reader with an interesting story about the food groups.
Which Category is found to the side of the plate?
Fruits
Grains
Dairy
Protein
Which category of food mostly gives people necessary nutrients like vitamin C, potassium, and fiber?
Vegetables
Grains
Fruits
Protein
"Everything you consume matters..."
What is the best meaning of consume, as used in the quote?
Make
Use
Create
Eat or Drink
Which is an example of a starchy vegetable?
Cauliflower
Spinach
Corn
Carrots
In which group does Tofu fall?
Protein
Grains
Vegetables
Dairy
Which group came up with the MyPlate graphic?
The United States government
The United States Department of Agriculture
The Food Growers Association of America
The Centers of Disease Control
Which vegetable is the BEST to eat if a person is having trouble with their digestive system?
Green Beans
Peppers
Potatoes
tomatoes
Why is Georgia mainly a good place for growing sweet potatoes?
The weather is cool there so mold does not grow on the potatoes.
The weather is warm there, so they grow well.
There are many greenhouses there so they can be grown year round.
It is close to the ocean.
Celery is which part of a plant?
The roots
The stem
The flower
The leaf
Why are the carbohydrates people get from vegetables mostly important?
They protect them from getting heart disease.
They help keep their blood pressure low.
It gives people energy.
They make you tired.
"Vegetables are usually savory in taste, while fruits are mostly sweet."
What is the best meaning of savory, as used in the quote?
Having a pleasing taste that is not sweet.
Having a pleasing taste that is sweet.
Something that is good for you.
Bitter in taste.
Where do blackberries and raspberries grow?
On Trees
On Vines
On Bushes
Leaves
Which fruit would be best for a person who gets sick a lot to eat?
Oranges
Raspberries
Bananas
Watermelon
Which fruit would be best for a person who is having digestion issues to eat?
Grapefruit
Oranges
Kiwis
Watermelon
Around how much fruit should kids eat each daily?
1/2 cup
1 cup
1 and 1/2 cups
2 cups
How does potassium in bananas help people?
It helps move food through their body.
It keeps the muscles strong and provides energy.
It helps your sinuses
It helps heal cuts.
"These fruits are imported to the U.S. from these countries."
What is the best meaning of imported, as used in the quote?
Brought into a country from another country to sell.
Sent to another country to sell.
To weigh something to see how much it cost.
very valuable
Which type of protein do vegetarians eat?
Beef
Poultry
Soybeans
Pork
Why are Omega-3 important?
They help people's eyesight.
They help the heart and brain.
They carry oxygen to the body's cells.
Help your hair and fingernail grow.
Why are meats mainly considered complete proteins?
They have all the protein the body needs.
They are easier to get.
They have vitamins A and B.
They have only some of the protein the body needs.
How much meat should kids eat each day?
1-2 ounces
2-5 ounces
5-6 ounces
0-1 ounce
Which type of protein has Omega-3 in it?
poultry
Pork
Beef
Fish and Seafood
Where does rice grow the best?
In cold, winter weather
In hot, wet climates
In moderate climates
In the mountains
Which part of a grain seed is the healthiest?
The bran
The endosperm
The germ
kernel
What is the main reason whole grain bread is better for people than bread baked with refined grains?
It tastes better
It has more vitamins and nutrients
It is darker in color
It is a staple
How much grain should a kid eat each day?
5 ounces
10 ounces
15 ounces
20 ounces
As stated in the passage, why is the iron in grains mainly important for the human body?
It helps the body digest food.
It helps keep the heart and brain healthy.
It helps carry oxygen.
It helps fight disease
Where does wheat grow best?
In places with warm summers and cold winters
In places with hot, wet climates
In places with cold winter weather
In the mountains
Why is the fiber in grains mainly important for the human body?
It help the body digest food.
It keeps the heart and brain healthy.
It helps carry oxygen.
It keeps muscles strong.
Why are butter, cream, and cream cheese not part of the dairy group?
They do not have a lot of calcium
They have too many calories
They do not have potassium in them
They have lots of vitamins and minerals in them
Why is calcium an important nutrient?
It makes people's bones and teeth hard and strong
It helps people's eyesight
It helps the body turn food into energy
It contains sodium
Why is the potassium in dairy products important?
It helps keep the heart healthy by keeping blood pressure low.
It helps the body turn food into energy
It helps build strong bones and teeth.
It helps people's eyesight
