Fruits
Name 5 fruits
What are two examples of foods in the grain category?
Bread, pasta, oatmeal, breakfast cereals, tortillas, and grits are examples of grain products.
Any food made from wheat, rice, oats, cornmeal, barley or another cereal grain is a grain product.
What important mineral is found in all foods in the Dairy Group?
Calcium. All foods in the Dairy Group contain calcium – a mineral that is important for building and maintaining strong bones and teeth, regulating blood pressure, and is also important for the nervous system.
Which food is a vegetarian choice in the Protein Foods Group?
Vegetarian choices in the Protein Foods Group include beans and peas, nuts, nut butters, and soy products such as tofu, tempeh, and veggie burgers.
About how much of your plate should be fruits and vegetables?
One half. "Make half your plate fruits and vegetables" is a key nutrition message of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. MyPlate is a visual reminder to make half your plate fruits and vegetables.
Do dark leafy greens or light greens contain more vitamin C?
Dark!
How many servings of grains do you need in a day?
One slice of bread is equal to one serving.
6
How many servings of dairy products should you consume daily?
Servings are measured in cups.
3 servings (cups). Consuming 3 cups of foods from the Dairy Group each day will provide you with the recommended amount of calcium and other important nutrients like potassium and vitamin D. Non-dairy sources of calcium include calcium-fortified juices, cereals, breads, rice milk, almond milk, canned fish (sardines, salmon with bones), soybeans and other soy products (tofu made with calcium sulfate, soy yogurt, tempeh), some other beans, and some leafy greens (collard and turnip greens, kale, bok choy).
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.
True or False: You should only eat raw vegetables because if you cook vegetables, all of the vitamins are “cooked away.”
False. Varying your veggies ensures you get many different vitamins and minerals
Which fruit contains 92% water?
Watermelon
How much cooked rice is in 1 serving?
1/2 cup
What type of milk is recommended for adults?
Fat free (skim) milk. Fat-free (skim) milk has all of the vitamins, minerals, and protein found in whole milk or other reduced fat milks, but with less solid fat and thus fewer calories. Low-fat (1%) milk is also recommended for adults.
Should you wash or rinse raw meat or poultry before you cook it?
No. Do not wash or rinse raw meat or poultry before you cook it. Washing can cause bacteria found on the surface of meat or poultry to be spread to ready-to-eat foods, kitchen utensils, and counter surfaces. This is called cross-contamination. Cooking (baking, broiling, boiling, and grilling) to the right temperature kills the bacteria.
How many cups of vegetables should you have daily?
2 1/2-3 cups.
How many cups of fruit should you eat a day?
2 cups
What is the most common food from the Grain Group eaten in the United States?
Bread
What is the name of the sugar found naturally in milk?
Lactose. Lactose is the sugar found naturally in milk. Be aware that flavored milk contains added sugar.
How many ounces of protein is the daily recommended amount?
5-6 ounces.
What vitamin gives carrots and sweet potatoes their orange color?
Vitamin A. Beta-carotene, a form of vitamin A, gives these foods their orange color, and is also good for eye health, the immune system, and reproduction.
Which fruit has a natural antacid effect in the body and can help with heartburn?
Banana
About how much of the grains you eat should be whole grains?
One half. “Make at least half your grains whole grains” is a key nutrition message of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Among several other nutrients -- such as selenium and B vitamins -- whole grains provide fiber which has been linked to reducing blood levels of cholesterol, which reduces heart disease risk.
Can calcium-fortified juices, cereals, breads, rice milk, or almond milk count for people who do not consume dairy products?
Yes. Also, canned fish (sardines, salmon with bones) soybeans and other soy products (tofu made with calcium sulfate, soy yogurt, tempeh), some other beans, and some leafy greens (collard and turnip greens, kale, bok choy) count. The amount of calcium that can be absorbed from these foods varies.
How many servings is 1 egg?
1 whole egg is 1 serving
Which kind of vegetable do you actually need TWO cups of to count for a one cup serving?
Raw leafy greens: Spinach, romaine, watercress, dark green leafy lettuce, endive, escarole.