Food Pyramid
Nutrition Fact
Nutrition Vocabulary
True or False
100

What is an example of a food in the grain group?

A.  Milk 

B. Muffin 

C. Apple 

B. Muffin 

100

Which vitamin is known as the “sunshine vitamin”?

a) Vitamin C
b) Vitamin D
c) Vitamin A
d) Vitamin E  

B.Vitamin D
 

100

What are elements in foods that help your body work properly.

A. Elements 

B. Protein 
C. Minerals


C. Minerals

100

All foods have healthy nutrients.

True 

False 

False 

200

6.  On the food pyramid, what types of foods should we eat the most?

A. Milk and cheese

B.  Fats and oils

C. Salts and sugars

D. Vegetables and fruits



D. Vegetables and fruits



200

9. Which of the following is a good source of vitamin C?
a) Spinach
b) Oranges
c) Eggs
d) Chicken

B. Oranges 

200
  1.  What is a calorie? 

A. A unit of heat that measures energy available in food.

B. A Unit that measures how much you eat. 

C. A starchy root that is grown in the ground.



A. A unit of heat that measures energy available in food.

200

Obesity can make physical activity more difficult and tiring.

True 

False  

True

300

The food pyramid is divided into how many groups?

6 groups 

300

Which of the following is a good source of healthy fats?

a) Butter
b) Processed snacks
c) Avocado
d) Sugary beverages  

C.  Avocado
 

300

7. What is fiber?

A. Tough stringy parts of raw fruits and vegetables

B. A piece of clothing 

C. A part of a plant 



A. Tough stringy parts of raw fruits and vegetables

300

The food pyramid is a helpful guide to maintain a healthy, balanced diet. 

True 

False

True

400

5. What is the best meaning for the Food Pyramid?

A. A food shaped like a pyramid

B. A system designed to help Americans make healthful food choices

C. A system designed to help Americans make unhealthy food choices

D. The process that helps regulate body functions

B. A system designed to help Americans make healthful food choices

400

Which nutrient is the body’s primary source of energy?

a) Carbohydrates
b) Fiber
c) Fats
d) Vitamins  

Carbohydrates

400

What is a Substances in food that your body needs to carry out its normal functions? 

A. Protein 

B. Nutrients 

C. Minerals 

B. Nutrients

400

Carbohydrates are most commonly found in fruits and vegetables. True or False?

True

False

False 

500

What are the 6 levels of the food pyramid?

Vegetables/fruits, Whole grains, Dairy, Meats/ poultry/fish, fats/ spreads/ oils, junk food.

500

What is the main function of proteins in the body?

a) Providing energy
b) Building and repairing body tissues
c) Regulating blood sugar levels
d) Enhancing cognitive function  

B. Building and repairing body tissues
 

500

Nutrients found in fatty animal tissue and plant oils are? 

A. Fats 

B. Minerals 

C. Protein

A. Fats

500

Proteins are the main source of energy for your body. True or False?

True

False

True