MyPlate/Dietary Guidelines
Which cooking method adds the most fat?
1. Broiling
2. Baking
3. Grilling
4. Deep Frying
5. Sautèing
Deep Frying
A healthy drink choice is 100% fruit juice.
1. True
2. False
True
The following is a high fat snack:
1. Potato Chips
2. Gummy Bears
3. Cereal
4. Ice Cream
The following are healthy toppings for pizza except…
1. Green peppers
2. Sausage
3. Pineapple
4. Olives
Sausage
Which of the following is high in Vitamin C?
1. Lemon
2. Carrot
3. Apple
4. Cheddar Cheese
Lemon
The Dietary Guidelines, the basis for MyPlate, include recommendations for physical activity.
True
Where does orange soda belong in MyPlate?
1. Empty Calories Group
2. Fruit Group
3. Vegetable Group
4. Dairy Group
Empty Calories Group
The following is a healthy snack:
1. Yogurt
2. Apples
3. Broccoli
4. All of the above
Which of the following condiments will add extra fat to your fast food choice?
1. Law Fat Salad Dressing
2. Mustard
3. Mayonnaise
4. Ketchup
Mayonnaise
Carrot : Vitamin A :: Milk : ?
1. Vitamin C
2. Calcium
3. Fiber
4. Iron
Calcium
Which food group is missing from this list?
Proteins, Fruits, Vegetables, Dairy, and ....
Grains
How many cups of dairy should you consume per day according to MyPlate?
3 cups a day
Which is NOT considered one serving of chips?
1. A handful
2. 11-12 chips
3. 6 ounces
4. a $.25 bag
6 ounces
Ordering a super-sized soda will add a considerable amount of ___________ to your meal.
Sugar and/or Calories
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
How much of the grains that you eat each day should be whole grains?
Half of the grain products that you eat.
Does whole milk provide more vitamins and minerals than low-fat or skim milk?
1. Yes
2. No
No
When looking at a food label, what Percent (%) Daily Value for fat is considered to be high?
1. 10% or more
2. 15% or more
3. 20% or more
4. 25% or more
20% or more
The following is an unhealthy choice at a fast food restaurant:
1. Fruit salad
2. Hamburger
3. Fried Chicken
4. Veggie Salad
Fried Chicken
According to MyPlate, how much of your plate should be fruits and vegetables?
½ (One-half)
Which food below is not included in Protein Group?
1. Eggs
2. Peanut butter
3. Black beans
4. Eggplant
5. Tofu
Eggplant
If a beverage has 20 grams of sugar per serving and 3 servings per bottle, how many grams of sugar are in the whole bottle?
60 grams of sugar
20 grams/serving x 3 servings = 60 grams
Which of the following is NOT a healthy snacking tip?
1. Smaller portions
2. Not in front of the TV
3. Choose low fat foods from MyPlate
4. Eat fast so you do not feel too full
Eat fast so you do not feel too full.
How many grams of fat do you need per day?
1. 60-85 grams
2. 100 – 125 grams
3. 135 – 150 grams
4. 160 – 200 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.
Skipping breakfast may lead to …?
1. Staying alert
2. Higher test scores
3. Fewer behavioral problems
4. Overeating later in the day
Overeating later in the day