Dairy
All products made from milk are part of the dairy group
False (not all milks contain dairy such as almond milk & oak milk)
How many percent of fruits should you have each day?
Your MyPlate should contain 25% of fruits each day.
You should only eat raw vegetables because if you cook vegetables, all of the vitamins are "cooked away."
False. Cooked vegetables still contain vitamins, minerals, and fiber and can be very nutritious – but remember that sauces or seasonings used in cooking can add calories, saturated fat, and/or sodium to vegetables.
How many percent of your MyPlate should consist of proteins?
20%
Grains help aid in healthy digestion and protect our heart
True
Almond milk is an example of a dairy product
False (Almond milk contains no dairy)
Eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables as part of an overall healthy diet may protect against certain types of cancer.
What vitamin gives carrots and sweet potatoes their orange color?
Vitamin D
Folate
Vitamin A
Vitamin O
Vitamin A
Give an example of a type of food that is high in protein
Meats (steak, salmon, beef, chicken)
Why are grains important for our nutrition?
High in fiber, help you feel full, maintain healthy body weight
How many cup-equivalents from foods in the Dairy Group are recommended for adults each day?
3 cups
Fruits are sources of which of the following?
Folate
Vitamin D
Calcium
Protein
Folate
This vegetable is often served mashed & contains vitamin C.
Banana
What food group are beans, peas, and lentils counted in?
Both proteins & vegetables
Pasta belongs to this food group (grains)
True
Calcium is a mineral that is found in dairy products like milk
True
Which of these foods is a source of vitamin C?
Pineapples
Strawberries
Oranges
All of the above
All of the above
This purple vegetable is important for healthy aging
eggplant
Nuts and seeds are good sources of what?
Protein
Dietary fiber
Minerals
Vitamin E
All of the above
All of the above
Any food made from wheat, rice, oats, cornmeal, barley, or another cereal grain is a grain product.
True
Adults do not need foods from the Dairy Group, only growing children and athletes do.
False
Name 3 benefits of eating fruits & vegetables
Fuels your body with energy, contains several nutrients and vitamins, increases mood.
About how much of your plate should be fruits and vegetables?
"Make half your plate fruits and vegetables"
Name one good source of protein
peanut butter
Eating whole grains can help lower your:
A. Cholesterol
B. Blood pressure
C. Weight
Cholesterol