FRUITS
VEGETABLES
PROTEINS
GRAINS
DAIRY
100

Fruits should make up how much of your plate?

One fourth
100
A great example of a vegetable that comes in green, yellow, and red is..
Peppers! or... Tomatoes!
100

True or False:

Most American's get enough protein in their diets.

True:  Most American's get enough protein in their diets, but may need to make leaner and more varied selections of foods in the protein food group.
100
What is healthier? Whole grains or refined grains?
Whole grains!
100
True or False: 


Butter counts towards your daily needed dairy.

False - Butter is high in fat and doesn't contain the needed calcium to qualify as a dairy item.
200
True or False? 


Canned fruit does not count as healthy fruit.

False! Fruits may be fresh, canned, frozen, dried, or squeezed for 100% juice!
200
True or false? 


If vegetables are part of a soup or sauce, they still count as a healthy serving..

True! This is an easy way to get your servings of vegetables!
200
Joey just ate celery with peanut butter on top. 

Did eat any protein?

Yes! Joey ate celery (vegetable) and creamed peanuts (protein)!
200
True or False:


Cereal is an example of a grain.

True! Cereal, pasta, bread, tortillas and rice are all examples of grains!
200
When choosing which type of milk to drink, which of the following is healthiest for adults? 


 A) Chocolate milk B) Whole milk C) Fat free (skim) milk D) 2% milk

C) Skim milk! This contains all the calcium without the fat!
300
Which of the following counts as part of the fruit group? 


 A) Canned B) Dried C) Frozen D) Fresh 

E) All of the above

E) All of the above! Any fruit or 100% fruit juice counts as part of the fruit group.  Fruits may be fresh, canned, frozen, or dried and may be whole, cut-up, or pureed.
300
True or false? 


Canned vegetables are not healthy and do not count as a healthy serving..

False! Canned vegetables are just as healthy as fresh ones!
300
The protein group doesn't only consist of meats. 

Name 2 other foods that are proteins.

Seafood, beans, peas, eggs, nuts and seeds!
300
What is the most common food from the grain group eaten in the United States?


A) Rice B) Bread C) Dry Cereal D) Pasta

Bread
300
What important mineral is found in all foods in the dairy group?
Calcium:  This mineral is important for building and maintaining strong bones and teeth, regulating blood pressure, and is also important for the nervous system.
400
Which of the following fruit would not need to be washed before eating?  


A) Banana B) Blueberries C) Grapes D) Kiwi 

E) None of them

E) None of them!  All fruits should be washed before eating, peeling, or cutting.
400
True or False:  


One cup of raw spinach is the same amount as one cup of raw broccoli 

False:  One cup of vegetables cooked or raw meet the 1 cup requirements except with leafy green vegetables such as spinach or kale.  These vegetables take two measured cups to count as one cup of vegetables.
400
Beans and ___ are proteins, that are also part of the vegetable group.
Peas!
400
How many ounces of grains should you eat a day?
6 ounces! Remember one slice of bread counts as one ounce! So does a cup of pasta or rice!
400
True or False: 


Adults do not need foods from the dairy group, only children.

False:  Foods in the dairy group provide nutrients that are vital for the health and maintenance of the body regardless of age.  These nutrients include calcium, potassium, and vitamin D, all of which help keep bones strong and reduce the risk for bone fractures and breaks.
500

Which of these nutrients can you get from eating whole fruit that is not usually found in juice?  

A) Vitamins B) Minerals C) Fiber D) Sugar

C. Fiber. :  Fiber is found in the pulp of the fruit.  When juice is made the pulp is usually removed and the fiber goes with it.
500
Vegetables should make up how much of your plate?
One fourth!
500
True or False:


Raw meat and/or poultry should be rinsed or washed before cooking.

False:  Rinsing and/or washing can cause bacteria found on the surface of meat or poultry to be spread to ready-to-eat foods, kitchen utensils, and counter surfaces.  This is called cross-contamination.  Cooking meat to the right temperature will kill bacteria.
500
True or False:


Potatoes are a grain.

False! Potatoes are vegetables!
500
How many dairy servings do adults need each day?
3 servings
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