FRUITS
VEGETABLES
PROTEINS
GRAINS
DAIRY
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True or False: Fruits are a great sources of calcium.
False! Calcium is found mainly in dairy products. Fruits are a great source of vitamins.
100
A great example of a vegetable that comes in green, yellow, and red is..
Peppers! or... Tomatoes (although these are actually a fruit)
100
Seafood is a type of protein. This is a type of seafood that is high in protein.
True! Seafood if a protein along with other meats like chicken, pork, or beef.
100
What is healthier? Whole grains or refined grains?
Whole grains!
100
Butter does NOT count as dairy for this reason
Butter doesn't contain the needed calcium and is un- healthy.
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
True or False: People who are vegetarian can't eat protein.
False! They eat their protein in other foods besides animal meat.
200
Refined grains have had valuable nutritnets, like fiber, vitamins, and minerals removed. This is an example of a refined grain.
- White flour
- White bread
- White rice
- Cornmeal
- Pasta made from white flour
- Tortillas made from white corn
200
How many cups of dairy do you need every day?
3 cups
300
How much of your plate should be fruits?
1/4
300
How much of your plate should be vegetables?
1/4
300
Name 2 foods that are proteins but do not come from an animal.
beans, lentils, peas,nuts and seeds!
300
What is the minimium amount of whole grains that should make up your daily grain servings?
At least Half! 
300
True or false? Sour Cream and Cream cheese counts as a healthy dairy choice.
False! Both contain barely any calcium, making them not a healthy dairy choice.
400
How many cups of fruit should you eat a day?
One and a half cups!
400
True or false? Canned vegetables are not healthy and do not count as a healthy serving..
False! Canned vegetables are a healthy choice and count as a vegetable. Just be sure to check out the sodium content. 
400
Beans lentils and peas are proteins, and are also part of the vegetable group. The name for these life giving proteins/veggies .
Peas! A pulse is the edible seed from a legume plant. Example- a pea pod is a legume but the pea inside the pod is the pulse.
400
True or false? Potatoes are a grain.
False! Potatoes are a starchy vegetable.
400
Milk is the main source of dairy. Name 2 other good foods that count as dairy.
yogurt and cheese.
Broccoli and edamame also are good sources of calcium.
500
Name a fruit that could also count as a vegetable.
Tomato or avocado
500
Vegetables come in all of the following colors except what?
A) Red
B) White
C) Blue
D) Purple
C) Blue!
500
How many ounces of protein should you have daily?
About 5 ounces!
For people who lift weights, the recommendation is about .8 -1 grams of protein per lb of body weight. So 150 lb person would need somewhere between 120 grams and 150 grams of protein a day to see adequate muscle gains.
500
How many ounces of grains should you eat each day?
Girls: 5 - 7 oz
Boys: 5 - 9 oz
500
When choosing which type of milk to drink, which of the following is healthiest? A) Chocolate milk B) Whole milk C) Fat free (skim) milk D) 2% milk
The healthiest choice depends on your dietary preferences and health/caloric needs.