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My Plate

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

MyPlate represents which aspect of nutrition?

a)

A balanced diet

b)

Exercise routines

c)

Cooking techniques

d)

Food preservation methods

2.

What is the study of foods and their effect on health, growth, and development called?

a)

Dieting

b)

Nutrition

c)

Exercise

d)

Cooking

3.

What is MyPlate?

a)

A type of diet

b)

A food guide to help us eat healthy and be active

c)

A cooking method

d)

A type of exercise

4.

What is obesity?

a)

A) A healthy lifestyle

b)

B) An excess of body fat that contributes to many causes of early death

c)

C) A type of diet

d)

D) A form of exercise

5.

Fill in the blank: ____% of Adults are either overweight or obese.

a)

68.8

b)

70.5

c)

65.2

d)

72.3

6.

Where does 'Poultry' belong in the food groups?

a)

Protein

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Fats

d)

Vitamins

7.

Where does 'Bread' belong in the food groups?

a)

Grains

b)

Dairy

c)

Fruits

d)

Vegetables

8.

Where does 'Rice' belong in the food groups?

a)

Grains

b)

Dairy

c)

Proteins

d)

Fruits

9.

Where does 'Spinach' belong in the food groups?

a)

Vegetables

b)

Fruits

c)

Grains

d)

Dairy

10.

Where does 'Blueberry' belong in the food groups?

a)

Fruits

b)

Vegetables

c)

Grains

d)

Proteins

11.

Where does 'Pasta' belong in the food groups?

a)

Grains

b)

Dairy

c)

Fruits

d)

Proteins

12.

Where does 'Egg' belong in the food groups?

a)

Protein

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Fats

d)

Vitamins

13.

Where do 'Nuts' belong in the food groups?

a)

Protein

b)

Dairy

c)

Grains

d)

Fruits

14.

Where does 'Cheese' belong in the food groups?

a)

Dairy

b)

Fruits

c)

Vegetables

d)

Grains

15.

Where does 'Yogurt' belong in the food groups?

a)

Dairy

b)

Fruits

c)

Vegetables

d)

Grains

16.

Where does 'Fish' belong in the food groups?

a)

Protein

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Fats

d)

Vitamins

17.

What types of fruits should you buy?

a)

Only fresh fruits

b)

Dried, frozen, canned, and fresh fruits

c)

Only canned fruits

d)

Only frozen fruits

18.

Select ______ fruit juice when choosing juices.

a)

100%

b)

50%

c)

25%

d)

10%

19.

What types of vegetables are recommended to eat more of?

a)

A) Red, orange, and dark-green veggies

b)

B) Yellow and purple veggies

c)

C) Only red veggies

d)

D) Only green veggies

20.

What can be added to salads, soups, and side dishes to provide protein?

a)

A) Beans or peas

b)

B) Fruits

c)

C) Dairy

d)

D) Grains

21.

Fill in the blank: Fresh, frozen, and canned vegetables all count. Choose 'reduced sodium' or ​ (a)   canned veggies?

Choose from the below words

regular

organic

low-calorie

no salt added
22.

What type of grain choices should you substitute for breads, bagels, rolls, breakfast cereals, crackers, rice, and pasta?

a)

Whole-grain choices

b)

White-grain choices

c)

Enriched-grain choices

23.

Fill in the blank: Limit "white" and "enriched" grains such as _________.

a)

White bread, white rice, enriched pasta

b)

Whole grain bread, brown rice, quinoa

c)

Oatmeal, barley, bulgur

d)

Rye bread, wild rice, buckwheat

24.

What should you do to ensure a variety of foods from the protein food group each week?

a)

Include different sources like beans, nuts, and seafood.

b)

Eat only red meat every day.

c)

Avoid all protein-rich foods.

d)

Consume only protein supplements.

25.

What type of meats and ground beef should you choose?

a)

Lean cuts

b)

High-fat cuts

c)

Processed meats

d)

Cured meats

26.

What should you do to cut fat and calories from meat and poultry?

a)

Trim visible fat and remove skin

b)

Add extra oil while cooking

c)

Choose fattier cuts of meat

d)

Cook with butter

27.

What type of milk is recommended for a low-fat diet?

a)

Whole milk

b)

Skim milk

c)

2% milk

d)

Chocolate milk

28.

What is a recommended healthier choice topping for fruit salads and baked potatoes?

a)

Butter

b)

Low-fat yogurt

c)

Cheese

d)

Sour cream

29.

If you are lactose intolerant, try ________ milk or fortified soymilk (soy beverage).

a)

lactose-free.

b)

whole.

c)

skim.

d)

chocolate.

30.

How many cups of fruits should you aim to eat daily?

a)

2 cups

b)

1 cup

c)

3 cups

d)

4 cups

31.

How many cups of vegetables should you aim to eat daily?

a)

2 ½ cups

b)

1 cup

c)

3 cups

d)

4 cups

32.

How many cups of dairy should you aim to consume daily?

a)

3 cups

b)

2 cups

c)

4 cups

d)

1 cup

33.

How many ounces of protein should you aim to consume daily?

a)

5 ½ ounces

b)

3 ounces

c)

7 ounces

d)

10 ounces

34.

How many ounces of grains should you aim to consume daily?

a)

6 ounces

b)

4 ounces

c)

8 ounces

d)

10 ounces

35.

1 Cup is equivalent to which of the following common objects?

a)
Baseball or Fist
b)

Juice Box

c)

CD (slice of bread)

d)

Deck of Cards or Palm of Hand

36.

½ Cup (liquid) is equivalent to which of the following common objects?

a)

Baseball or Fist

b)

Juice Box

c)

CD (slice of bread)

d)

Deck of Cards or Palm of Hand

37.

1 ounce is equivalent to which of the following common objects?

a)

Baseball or Fist

b)

Juice Box

c)

CD (slice of bread)

d)

Deck of Cards or Palm of Hand

38.

2-3 ounces is equivalent to which of the following common objects?

a)

Baseball or Fist

b)

Juice Box

c)

CD (slice of bread)

d)

Deck of Cards or Palm of Hand

39.

What is equivalent to 1 small apple?

a)

1 cup

b)

1/2 cup

c)

2 cups

40.

What is equivalent to 1/2 cup of sliced fruit?

a)

size of a baseball

b)

size of a small computer mouse

c)

size of a deck of cards

41.

What is equivalent to 1 cup of raw vegetables?

a)

size of a baseball

b)

size of a deck of cards

c)

size of a small computer mouse

42.

What is equivalent to 1 cup of yogurt?

a)

size of a baseball

b)

size of a deck of cards

c)

size of a small computer mouse

43.

What is equivalent to 1 1/2 oz. of low-fat natural cheese?

a)

size of two 9-volt batteries

b)

size of a baseball

c)

size of a small computer mouse

44.

What is equivalent to 1 tablespoon of peanut butter?

a)

size of a deck of cards

b)

size of a CD

c)

size of a golf ball

45.

What is equivalent to 1 slice of bread?

a)

size of a CD

b)

size of a baseball

c)

size of a small computer mouse

46.

What is equivalent to 1/2 cup of cooked pasta?

a)

size of a small computer mouse

b)

size of a baseball

c)

size of a deck of cards

47.

What is one way to enjoy your food but eat less?

a)

Eat faster

b)

Eat while watching TV

c)

Eat slowly and focus on your meal

d)

Eat larger portions

48.

What should make up half of your plate according to MyPlate recommendations?

a)

A) Fruits and vegetables

b)

B) Dairy and protein

c)

C) Grains and dairy

d)

D) Protein and vegetables

49.

According to the dietary guidelines, make at least half of your grains ________.

a)

whole grains.

b)

refined grains.

c)

processed grains.

d)

enriched grains.

50.

What type of milk should you drink?

a)

Whole milk

b)

2% milk

c)

Fat-free (skim) or low fat (1%) milk

d)

Chocolate milk

51.

What should you drink instead of sugary drinks?

a)

Juice

b)

Soda

c)

Water

d)

Milk

52.

Fill in the blank: Foods high in solid fats should be ______ choices, not every day foods.

a)

occasional

b)

frequent

c)

daily

d)

regular

53.

Limit empty calories to less than ______ per day, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

a)

260

b)

300

c)

400

d)

500

54.

Americans are eating more calories today than ever before because:

a)

There is an increase in fast food consumption.

b)

People are exercising more.

c)

There is a decrease in food availability.

d)

People are eating more home-cooked meals.

55.

Children do not get as much physical activity as children 20 years ago.

a)

True

b)

False

56.

Why is there more obesity today? Some children learn bad eating and exercise habits from their home environment.

a)

True

b)

False

57.

Nutrients are essential substances that organisms need to survive and grow. Which of the following is a type of nutrient?

a)

Proteins

b)

Plastic

c)

Glass

d)

Metal

58.

What is a diet?

a)

A type of exercise

b)

What we eat and drink

c)

A medical condition

d)

A type of clothing

59.
How many basic nutrients are there?
a)
6
b)
5
c)
7
d)
9
60.

Nutrition is the study of what you eat and how it affects your body.

a)

True

b)

False