MyPlate and Dietary Guidelines
Fruits
Vegetables
Whole Grains
100
In the MyPlate model, the plate is divided into what three regions
Fruits and vegetables, protein, and whole grains
100
Which part of a fruit contains the most fiber?
Skin
100
This vitamin found in orange and yellow vegetables is good for vision and eye health
Vitamin A
100
Whole grains are important to our health because they contain this substance
Fiber
200
How much of your plate should be filled with fruits and vegetables?
Half
200
Which types of fruit are good for immunity?
Citrus fruits
200
True or false…overcooking vegetables usually lowers their nutrient content
True
200
True or false…a high fiber diet can help prevent diseased like colon cancer
True
300
According to MyPlate, how much of your plate should be filled with grains?
1/4
300
How much of 100% fruit juice equals one serving of fruit?
8oz (or 1 cup)
300
True or false… dark green vegetables are usually more nutritious than light green vegetables
True
300
True or false…popcorn is a whole grain
True
400
How much fiber should you eat each day?
20 - 35 grams
400
Which mineral found in fresh fruits (and vegetables) helps to lower blood pressure
Potassium
400
Which vegetable, especially when cooked, can help prevent prostate difficulties
Tomatoes
400
Which type of fiber can help lower cholesterol (example: found in oatmeal)?
Soluble Fiber
500
How many servings of fruits and vegetables should you eat each day?
5
500
True or false…fresh vegetables are more nutritious than frozen and can vegetables
True
500
What compounds are found in vegetables that help to prevent some cancers?
Antioxidants
500
Which type of fiber helps to regulate digestion (example: found in whole wheat bran)?
Insoluble Fiber
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