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Understanding the Five Main Food Groups

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the main job of grains in the body?

a)

Build and repair muscles

b)

Build strong bones and teeth

c)

Provide energy through carbohydrates

d)

Give vitamins and minerals

2.

Which of the following is a whole grain?

a)

White rice

b)

Brown rice

c)

White bread

d)

Pasta

3.

What nutrient in fruits helps your immune system?

a)

Calcium

b)

Vitamin C

c)

Potassium

d)

Fiber

4.

Why is eating whole fruit better than drinking juice?

a)

Whole fruit has more fiber

b)

Juice has more vitamins

c)

Juice is more natural

d)

Whole fruit has more sugar

5.

Which of the following is a vegetable?

a)

Chicken

b)

Apple

c)

Rice

d)

Broccoli

6.

What do leafy greens like spinach provide?

a)

Vitamin D

b)

Iron and calcium

c)

Natural sugars

d)

Carbohydrates

7.

What is the main role of protein foods in the body?

a)

Provide natural sugars

b)

Give vitamins and minerals

c)

Build and repair muscles, cells, and tissues

d)

Provide energy

8.

Which of the following is a plant-based protein?

a)

Fish

b)

Beans

c)

Beef

d)

Chicken

9.

What do dairy products provide to help build strong bones?

a)

Calcium and vitamin D

b)

Fiber

c)

Vitamin C

d)

Iron

10.

What is a dairy alternative for those who are lactose intolerant?

a)

Yogurt

b)

Soy milk

c)

Whole milk

d)

Cheese

11.

Why is a balanced diet important?

a)

It is more convenient

b)

It is cheaper

c)

It makes food taste better

d)

It helps you grow and develop

12.

What should make up half of your plate according to the text?

a)

Fruits and vegetables

b)

Grains and protein

c)

Dairy and grains

d)

Protein and dairy

13.

What should you drink instead of sugary drinks?

a)

Milk

b)

Soda

c)

Juice

d)

Water

14.

What is a recommended way to eat smarter?

a)

Eat as much as you can

b)

Eat only when you are bored

c)

Skip meals to save calories

d)

Limit junk food like chips and soda

15.

What is a benefit of eating a variety of colored vegetables?

a)

It looks more appealing

b)

It is more expensive

c)

More colors mean more nutrients

d)

More colors mean more calories

16.

Which food group is the best source of dietary fiber?

a)

Dairy

b)

Meat

c)

Fish

d)

Vegetables

17.

What is a healthy snack choice from the following options?

a)

Potato chips

b)

Carrot sticks

c)

Candy bar

d)

Soda

18.

Which nutrient is mainly found in citrus fruits?

a)

Iron

b)

Vitamin C

c)

Calcium

d)

Vitamin D

19.

Which of the following foods is highest in protein?

a)

White bread

b)

Eggs

c)

Apple

d)

Banana

20.

What is a good source of healthy fats?

a)

Avocado

b)

Celery

c)

White rice

d)

Chicken breast

21.

Which of these is an example of a dairy product?

a)

Cheese

b)

Carrot

c)

Almonds

d)

Salmon