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WorksheetsCaribbean Food Groups & Multi-mix Principles
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which of the following is a Caribbean food group?
Processed foods
Staples
Fast foods
Sweets
Rice, cornmeal, and cassava are classified as:
Foods from animals
Fruits
Staples
Fats and oils
The main function of staple foods is to provide:
Vitamins
Protein
Energy
Minerals
Which food group mainly supplies protein?
Staples
Fruits and vegetables
Foods from animals and legumes
Fats and oils
Which of the following is a legume?
Yam
Red beans
Cabbage
Pineapple
Fruits and vegetables are important because they provide:
Fat and protein
Energy only
Vitamins and minerals
Carbohydrates only
Which food group helps protect the body from illness?
Staples
Fruits and vegetables
Fats and oils
Foods from animals
Coconut oil belongs to which food group?
Staples
Fruits
Fats and oils
Foods from animals
Which nutrient is mainly supplied by fats and oils?
Protein
Fiber
Energy
Minerals
The Multi-Mix Principle encourages meals made from:
One food group
Two or more food groups
Only local foods
Only plant foods
A “two-mix” meal includes:
Staples and fats
Staples and protein foods
Fruits and vegetables only
Fats and oils only
A “three-mix” meal includes:
Staples, protein foods, and fruits/vegetables
Three staple foods
Three protein foods
Fruits only
Which meal is an example of a three-mix meal?
Boiled plantain only
Rice and peas
Rice, fish, and salad
Bread and butter
Why is the Multi-Mix Principle important?
It saves time
It makes food tastier
It helps ensure a balanced diet
It reduces food waste
Which of the following is a staple food in the Caribbean?
Lettuce
Sweet potato
Chicken
Milk
Which food group should be eaten in the smallest amounts?
Staples
Fruits and vegetables
Foods from animals
Fats and oils
Which food belongs to the “foods from animals” group?
Lentils
Callaloo
Eggs
Rice
How are Food Groups classified?
Regulator Protectors
Grow and Glow Foods
Body Builders
Grow and Glow Foods
Energy Givers
Body Builders
Regulator Protectors
Body Builders
Regulator Protectors
What is the best definition of the Caribbean food groups?
A list of imported foods commonly sold in supermarkets
A system that classifies foods based on cost and availability
A guide that groups foods according to their nutritional value and common use in the Caribbean diet
A method used to prepare traditional Caribbean dishes
Caribbean food groups are designed to:
Promote imported foods
Replace all other food guides
Reflect foods commonly eaten in the Caribbean
Encourage fast-food consumption
