Food Pyramid
What is an example of a food in the grain group?
A. Milk
B. Muffin
C. Apple
B. Muffin
Which vitamin is known as the “sunshine vitamin”?
a) Vitamin C
b) Vitamin D
c) Vitamin A
d) Vitamin E
B.Vitamin D
What are elements in foods that help your body work properly.
A. Elements
B. Protein
C. Minerals
C. Minerals
All foods have healthy nutrients.
True
False
False
6. On the food pyramid, what types of foods should we eat the most?
A. Milk and cheese
B. Fats and oils
C. Salts and sugars
D. Vegetables and fruits
D. Vegetables and fruits
9. Which of the following is a good source of vitamin C?
a) Spinach
b) Oranges
c) Eggs
d) Chicken
B. Oranges
What is a calorie?
A. A unit of heat that measures energy available in food.
B. A Unit that measures how much you eat.
C. A starchy root that is grown in the ground.
A. A unit of heat that measures energy available in food.
Obesity can make physical activity more difficult and tiring.
True
False
True
The food pyramid is divided into how many groups?
6 groups
Which of the following is a good source of healthy fats?
a) Butter
b) Processed snacks
c) Avocado
d) Sugary beverages
C. Avocado
7. What is fiber?
A. Tough stringy parts of raw fruits and vegetables
B. A piece of clothing
C. A part of a plant
A. Tough stringy parts of raw fruits and vegetables
The food pyramid is a helpful guide to maintain a healthy, balanced diet.
True
False
True
5. What is the best meaning for the Food Pyramid?
A. A food shaped like a pyramid
B. A system designed to help Americans make healthful food choices
C. A system designed to help Americans make unhealthy food choices
D. The process that helps regulate body functions
B. A system designed to help Americans make healthful food choices
Which nutrient is the body’s primary source of energy?
a) Carbohydrates
b) Fiber
c) Fats
d) Vitamins
Carbohydrates
What is a Substances in food that your body needs to carry out its normal functions?
A. Protein
B. Nutrients
C. Minerals
B. Nutrients
Carbohydrates are most commonly found in fruits and vegetables. True or False?
True
False
False
What are the 6 levels of the food pyramid?
Vegetables/fruits, Whole grains, Dairy, Meats/ poultry/fish, fats/ spreads/ oils, junk food.
What is the main function of proteins in the body?
a) Providing energy
b) Building and repairing body tissues
c) Regulating blood sugar levels
d) Enhancing cognitive function
B. Building and repairing body tissues
Nutrients found in fatty animal tissue and plant oils are?
A. Fats
B. Minerals
C. Protein
A. Fats
Proteins are the main source of energy for your body. True or False?
True
False
True