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MyPlate: The Food Guide Vocabulary

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Fill in the blank: ________ are sugars that do not naturally exist in a food, but are added during processing.

a)

Added Sugars

b)

Natural Sugars

c)

Complex Carbohydrates

d)

Dietary Fiber

2.

Fill in the blank: ________ is the hard outer covering of a grain kernel; portion of the grain high in fiber and nutrients.

a)

Bran

b)

Germ

c)

Endosperm

d)

Starch

3.

Fill in the blank: ________ indicates a naturally calcium-free food has gone through a process in which calcium was added.

a)

Calcium-fortified

b)

Calcium-removed

c)

Calcium-diluted

d)

Calcium-extracted

4.

Fill in the blank: ________ contain little to no nutritive value; often come from solid fats or added sugars in foods.

a)

Empty Calories

b)

Complex Carbohydrates

c)

Dietary Fiber

d)

Lean Proteins

5.

Fill in the blank: ________ is the starchy portion of a grain kernel surrounding the germ; provides nutrients to the germ as the seed grows; makes up the majority of the grain kernel.

a)

Endosperm

b)

Bran

c)

Husk

d)

Pericarp

6.

Fill in the blank: ________ indicates a food has gone through the process of adding important vitamins and minerals which were lost during initial processing; in grains, B-vitamins and iron are replaced, fiber is not.

a)

Enriched

b)

Fortified

c)

Refined

d)

Processed

7.

Fill in the blank: ________ are based on similar properties, such as origin or nutrients; useful when planning a healthy and balanced diet.

a)

Food Groups

b)

Cooking Methods

c)

Meal Times

d)

Serving Sizes

8.

Fill in the blank: ________ illustrates and outlines the principles of a healthy diet.

a)

Food Guide

b)

Recipe Book

c)

Grocery List

d)

Cooking Show

9.

Fill in the blank: ________ is the whole seed of a cereal, such as wheat, corn or barley.

a)

Grain Kernel

b)

Flour

c)

Bran

d)

Starch

10.

Fill in the blank: ________ is the nutrient-rich embryo of a grain kernel which can sprout and grow into a new plant.

a)

Germ

b)

Bran

c)

Husk

d)

Starch

11.

Fill in the blank: ________ is activity or movement of the body which enhances and maintains physical fitness and health.

a)

Physical Activity

b)

Sedentary Behavior

c)

Mental Exercise

d)

Digital Gaming

12.

Which term is defined as 'grain which has undergone a process to remove the bran and the germ; most refined grains are enriched'?

a)

Refined Grain

b)

Whole Grain

c)

Sprouted Grain

d)

Ancient Grain

13.

Which term is defined as 'solid at room temperature; contains saturated fat and cholesterol'?

a)

Solid Fats

b)

Vegetable Oils

c)

Sugars

d)

Proteins

14.

Which term is defined as 'range of heart rate which is optimal during exercise; range provides the most benefit to the heart and lungs during exercise'?

a)

Target Heart Rate

b)

Resting Heart Rate

c)

Maximum Heart Rate

d)

Stroke Volume

15.

Which term is defined as 'United States federal executive department responsible for developing and executing U.S. federal government policy of farming, agriculture and food'?

a)

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)

b)

United States Department of Commerce (DOC)

c)

United States Department of Energy (DOE)

d)

United States Department of Transportation (DOT)

16.

Which term is defined as 'contains the entire grain kernel of the bran, germ and endosperm; whole grains contain the naturally existing vitamins and fiber found in the original grain'?

a)

Whole Grain

b)

Refined Grain

c)

Enriched Grain

d)

Processed Grain

17.

Label the plate

18.

The ​ (a)   essential nutrient is used to help build and repair tissues in the body, build muscles, and more.

Choose from the below words
Proteins
Water
Fiber
Carbohydrates
Vitamins and Minerals
19.

Match the following

a)

Grains

1.

Pasta, Rice

b)

Proteins

2.

Chicken, Fish

c)

Vegetables

3.

Green Beans, Asparagus

d)

Fruits

4.

Apples, Oranges

e)

Dairy

5.

Cheese, Yogurt

20.

​ ​ ​ (a)   and ​ (b)   are examples of carbohydrates.

Choose from the below words
Pasta
bread
meats
oil
butter
beans