CATEGORY 1
How much of your plate at meals should be fruits and vegetables?
Half
Yogurt belongs to what food group?
Dairy
Kale is an example of a _________ .
Which of the following is not a whole grain? Oatmeal, shredded wheat, whole-wheat toast, corn flakes?
corn flakes
If you had spaghetti, sauce, meatballs, bread and butter for dinner - what food group did you not have?
fruit
What food groups does a beef taco fit into?
Protein Foods: ground meat; Vegetable: lettuce, tomato; Grain: tortilla/taco shell; Dairy: cheese
100% orange juice is part of what food group?
Fruits
Which of the following are examples of physical activity? Jumping rope, playing soccer, taking a walk, raking leaves, yoga, dancing, and sleeping.
All except for sleeping.
A Hawaiian pizza, with pineapple and ham as toppings, belongs to what food group?
(All five! Fruit: pineapple; Vegetable: tomato sauce; Protein Foods: ham; Dairy: cheese; Grain: crust.)
A peanut butter and jelly sandwich can fall under what food groups?
Shrimp belongs to what food group?
Protein
Provide two examples of a whole-grain food.
(Answers can vary, e.g., brown rice, wholewheat bread/pasta/tortilla/crackers, oatmeal, buckwheat, quinoa, popcorn)
What food groups are missing from this meal: Fish, beans, broccoli, milk?
grains and fruits
What are five foods from the Fruit Group that make good on-the-go snacks?
(Examples include raisins, apples, plums, unsweetened applesauce cups, 100% fruit juice. Note that flavored gummies do not count as fruit.)
Why is candy not considered a food group?
It's sugar content is too high. It does not have a high nutritional value.
Beans and peas are special. They belong to two food groups. What are they?
Protein and Vegetables
Cream cheese is part of what food group?
(TRICK! It’s not part of any food group. Cream cheese is mostly fat. It does not contain enough nutrients to be part of the Dairy Group.)
Walnuts, almonds, and peanuts are examples of what, and all belong to what food group?
protein
What is a whole-grain alternative to white rice?
brown rice
What is the difference between whole milk and skim milk?
The major difference between the types of dairy milk available is fat content. Whole milk contains more fat and calories than skim milk.
At least 60 minutes of_______is recommended each day for a healthy lifestyle.
Physical Activity/Exercise
Dark-Green, Starchy, Red and Orange, Beans and Peas — these are subgroups of foods in what food group?
Vegetables
Name five vegetables beginning with the same letter.
Answers will vary.
Water is part of what food group?
(TRICK! It’s not. But it is an essential nutrient, and some fruits and vegetables, like cucumber, celery, apple, orange, tomato, and watermelon, have high water content.)
Name 3 out of the 9 healthiest cheeses.
The 9 Healthiest Types of Cheese · 1. Mozzarella · 2. Blue cheese · 3. Feta · 4. Cottage cheese · 5. Ricotta · 6. Parmesan · 7. Swiss · 8. Cheddar.