MyPlate/Dietary Guidelines Category
Drinks
Snacks
Fast Food
Wild Card
100
Which cooking method adds the most fat? 1) Broiling 2) Baking 3) Grilling 4) Deep Frying 5) Sauteing
Deep Frying
100
A healthy drink choice is 100% fruit juice. 1) True 2) False
True
100
The following is a high fat snack: P_T_T_ _H_P_
POTATO CHIPS
100
The following are healthy toppings for pizza except… 1) Green peppers 2) Sausage 3) Pineapple 4) Olives
Sausage
100

Which of the following is high in Vitamin C? 1) Lemon  2) Cheddar Cheese

Lemon

200
The Dietary Guidelines, the basis for MyPlate, include recommendations for physical activity. 1) True 2) False
True
200

Where does orange soda belong in MyPlate? 1) Empty Calories Group 2) Fruit Group  

Empty Calorie Group

200
The following is a healthy snack: F_U_T S_L_D
FRUIT SALAD
200

Which of the following condiments will add extra fat to your fast food choice? 1) Low Fat Salad Dressing 2) Mayonnaise 

Mayonnaise

200

What is milk a good source of? 1) Fiber 2) Calcium 

Calcium

300

What is the missing MyPlate group? Fruits, Vegetables, Protein, Grains and....

Dairy

300
How many cups of dairy should you consume per day according to MyPlate?
3 cups per day based on a 2000 calorie/day diet
300

Which is NOT considered one serving of chips? 1) 12 chips 2) 6 ounces 

6 ounces

300
Ordering a super-sized soda will add a considerable amount of ___________ to your meal.
Sugar and/or calories
300
What is the recommended amount of physical activity per day for middle school students? 1) 20 minutes 2) 30 minutes 3) 45 minutes 4) 60 minutes
60 minutes
400

How much of the grains that you eat each day should be whole grains? A) One-fourth B) One-half

Half of the grain products that you eat.

400
Does whole milk provide more vitamins and minerals than low-fat or skim milk? 1) Yes 2) No
No
400

When looking at a food label, what Percent (%) Daily Value for fat is considered to be high? 1) 10% or more 3) 20% or more 

20% or more

400

The following is an unhealthy choice at a fast food restaurant: FRI_D C_I_K_N

FRIED CHICKEN

400
According to MyPlate, how much of your plate should be fruits and vegetables?
1/2 (One-half)
500

Which food below is not included in the Purple (Protein) Group? 1) Eggs 2) Black Beans 3) Eggplant 

Eggplant

500

If a beverage has 10 grams of sugar per serving and 3 servings per bottle, how many grams of sugar are in the whole bottle?

30 grams of sugar 

10 grams/serving x 3 servings = 30 grams

500

Which of the following is NOT a healthy snacking tip? 1) Smaller portions 2) Choose low fat foods from MyPlate 3) Eat fast so you do not feel too full

Eat fast so you do not feel too full

500

How many grams of fat do you need per day? 1) 60-85 grams OR 2) 100 – 125 grams 

60-85 grams Most students need between 65-80 grams of fat per day. This number may vary depending upon age, gender, and activity level.

500

Skipping breakfast may lead to …? 1)  Higher test scores 2) Overeating later in the day

Overeating later in the day

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