WorksheetsExploring Food Groups and Nutrients
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which of the following is a source of protein?
Chicken
Apple
Rice
Lettuce
Which nutrient is essential for building strong bones and teeth?
Vitamin C
Calcium
Iron
Fiber
Which food group provides the main source of energy for the body?
Dairy
Grains
Vegetables
Fats and Oils
Which of the following is NOT considered a food group in the MyPlate model?
Fruits
Dairy
Sweets
Protein
Which Food Group is made up of Amino Acids?
Pasta
Protein
Dairy
Fats
Which of the following is an example of a complex carbohydrate?
Table sugar
White bread
Brown rice
Honey
If a student wants to increase their fiber intake, which food should they choose more often?
White rice
Whole wheat bread
Cheese
Chicken breast
A student is planning a balanced lunch. Which combination best represents all five food groups?
Grilled chicken, brown rice, broccoli, apple, milk
Pizza, soda, chips, cookies, ice cream
Hamburger, fries, soda, ketchup, lettuce
Pasta, butter, bread, cheese, water
Why is it important to include a variety of foods from all food groups in your diet?
To avoid getting bored with meals
To ensure the body gets all essential nutrients
To eat more calories
To save money
Which meal plan best supports an athlete’s need for energy and muscle repair?
Salad, fruit, water
Grilled fish, brown rice, steamed vegetables, yogurt
Candy, chips, soda
Toast with butter, jam, and tea
A student notices they feel tired and weak after skipping breakfast. Using your knowledge of food groups and nutrients, explain why eating breakfast is important for energy and concentration during school.
Breakfast provides essential nutrients and energy needed for the brain and body to function well throughout the morning.
Breakfast is only important for athletes.
Skipping breakfast helps you lose weight.
Breakfast is not necessary if you eat a big dinner.
A friend is a vegetarian and wants to make sure they get enough protein. Which combination of foods would you recommend and why?
Beans and rice, tofu, nuts, and seeds, because these are plant-based sources of protein.
Only fruits and vegetables, because they are healthy.
White bread and butter, because they are filling.
Candy and soda, because they are vegetarian.
Imagine you are planning a meal for someone who is lactose intolerant. Which of the following meal options would be most appropriate and why?
Grilled chicken, quinoa, steamed broccoli, and almond milk, because almond milk is a lactose-free alternative.
Cheese pizza and milk, because dairy is important.
Yogurt parfait with granola, because it is healthy.
Macaroni and cheese, because it is filling.
A student wants to reduce their intake of saturated fats. Which strategy would be most effective and why?
Choose lean meats, use olive oil instead of butter, and eat more nuts and seeds, because these options are lower in saturated fats.
Eat more candy and soda, because they don’t have fat.
Skip meals, because eating less means less fat.
Only eat fruits, because they are fat-free.
You are asked to create a one-day meal plan that includes all essential nutrients. Which of the following plans best meets this goal and why?
Oatmeal with fruit for breakfast, turkey sandwich with lettuce and tomato for lunch, grilled salmon with brown rice and steamed vegetables for dinner, and yogurt as a snack, because it includes foods from all food groups and provides a variety of nutrients.
Donuts for breakfast, chips for lunch, and pizza for dinner, because they are tasty.
Only fruit and juice all day, because fruit is healthy.
Skipping meals to save time.
