Dairy
True or False
Calcium is a mineral that is found in all foods in the Dairy Group.
True
Calcium is important for building and maintaining strong bones and teeth and helps regulate blood pressure
True or False
Canned peaches, dried apricots, 100% orange juice, fresh strawberries all count as part of the Fruit Groups.
True
Any fruit or 100% fruit juice counts as part of the Fruit Group. Fruits can be fresh, canned, frozen, or dried.
True or False
Raw meats and poultry should be kept apart from foods that won't be cooked
True
Cross-contamination is a word that is used when bacteria can spread from one food product to another
True or False
Most people get enough protein in their diets
True
However, its important to make sure you are eating more leaner food in the protein food group
True or False
Any food made from wheat, rice, oats, cornmeal, barley, or another cereal grain is in the Grains Group.
True
grains - which include bread, pasta, oatmeal, breakfast cereals, tortillas, and grits - are examples of food in the Grain GroupTrue or False
Cream Cheese is made from milk, because of that it is part of the Dairy Group
False
Cream Cheese is made from milk, but has little to no calcium. Therefore, it is not part of the Dairy GroupHow much of your plate should be fruits and vegetables?
a.) one quarter b.) one half c.) three quarters
b.) one half
Making your plate half full with fruits and vegetables is a key to nutrition message of MyPlate and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans
How can you help prevent the spread of germs and bacteria when cooking and eating?
Always wash your hands before you eat, after playing with pets, and after using the restroom.
True or False:
Protein foods can contribute to sodium (salt) intake
True
Sodium is added to packaged foods during processing to help enhance flavor and/or as a preservativeWhat is the most common food from the Grain Group
a.) tortillas b.) bread c.) oatmeal
b.) bread
Bread is the most common food eaten in the United States
True or False
Only growing children need foods for the Dairy Group
False
Foods in the Dairy Group provide nutrients that vital for health regardless of age.True or False
Pineapples, Strawberries, and Oranges are a source of vitamin C
True
All fruits contain some amount of vitamin C - an important nutrient that is needed for the growth and repair of tissues in your body
True or False
The color of cooked meat - weather it's pink or brown inside - can fool you.
True
The only wat to be sure cooked food is safe to eat is by using a food thermometer. Place the thermometer in the thickest part of the food, away from any bones and fat
What food group are beans and peas counted in?
a.) Vegetable b.) Protein c.) Both
c.) Both
Beans and Peas can be counted in either food group, vegetable or protein.
True or False
White Rice is a refined grain
Refined grains are grains that have been milled, a process that removes the bran and germ. This help improve their shelf life
What is the name of the sugar found naturally in milk?
a.) Fructose b.) Lactose c.) Glucose
b.) Lactose
Lactose is the sugar found naturally in milk. Be aware that flavored milk contains added sugar.What does fruit have in them to make them sweet?
a.) Vitamin C b.) Fiber c.) Fructose
d.) pleasing or agreeable personalities
c.) Fructose
Fructose is a natural sugar found in fruit that is responsible for the sweet flavor of many fruits
True or False
Its ok to use one cutting board for raw meats and vegetablesFalse
You should separate raw meats from other foods
True or False
Nuts and seeds are a good source of protein, dietary fiber, minerals and vitamin E
True
True or False...
The Grains Group could also be called the Carbohydrate Group because all the foods contain carbohydrates
False
Carbohydrates ("Carbs") are present in all foods in the Grain Group. They also are present in other food groups like fruits, vegetables, proteins and diary foods as dietary fibers, sugars and starches
Which of these dairy products contains a healthy bacteria (also called "probiotics")?
a.) Milk b.) Ice Cream c.) Yogurt
c.) Yogurt
Yogurt that contain probiotics will say "live and active cultures" on the package
What vitamin gives carrots and sweet potatoes their orange color?
a.) Vitamin A b.) Folate c.) Vitamin C
a.) Vitamin A
Vitamin A gives these foods their orange color and is also good for eye health and the immune systemTrue or False
Leftovers foods should be chill and keep in the fridge within 2 hoursTrue
Some foods that need to stay cold include: Sandwiches or salads made with meat or poultry. Peeled or cut fruits and vegetables, and milk, cheese, yogurt.
True or False
Eat seafood in place of meat or poultry twice a week
True
You should select a variety of seafood and include some that are higher in oils and low in mercury, such as salmon, trout, and herring
Which of these grain products is available in both refined and whole grains varieties?
a.) Pasta b.) Bread c.) Crackers d.) Cornbread e.) all of the above
e.) all of the above