Fruits
Girls need ____ cups of fruit daily.
Correct: 1 1/2 cups = Earned 1 cup of grapes
Wrong: Get "Fruit snack Gummies"
Girls need ____ cups of vegetables daily.
Correct: 2 1/2 cups = Earn 1 cup carrots
Wrong = Fried Onion Rings
Girls need ___ ounces of grains daily.
Correct: 6 ounces = Earn 1 oz bread
Wrong = Donuts
Girls need ___ ounces of protein daily.
Correct: 5 oz = Earn 1oz egg
Wrong: Fried Chicken wing
Girls need ___ cups of dairy daily.
Correct: 3 cups = Earn 1 cup milk
Wrong = Soda
Boys need ____ cups of fruit daily.
Correct: 2 cups = Earned 1 cup apple slices
Wrong: Get "Soda Can"
Boys need ___ cups of vegetables daily.
Correct: 3 cups = Earn 1 cup broccoli
Wrong = French fries
Boys need ____ ounces of grains daily.
Correct: 8 oz - Earn 2 oz
Wrong = Cinnamon roll
Boys need ___ ounces of protein daily.
Correct: 6 1/2 oz = Earn 1oz turkey slices
Wrong: Bacon strips
Boys need ___ cups of dairy daily.
Correct: 3 cups = Earn 1 cup yogurt
Wrong = Energy Drink
Whole fruit is better than what?
Correct: Juice = Earn 1 cup banana slices
Wrong: Get Fruit punch drink
Name one of the 5 vegetable subgroups.
Correct: Dark, starchy, red/orange, beans/peas, or other = 1/2 cup corn
Wrong = potato chips
Correct: Half = Earn 2oz oatmeal
Wrong = Sugar Cookie
Name one healthy cooking method for protein.
Correct: Grilling, broiling, roasting, poaching = Earn 1 oz grilled chicken
Wrong = Corn dog
MyPlate says to switch to what type of milk?
Correct: Low-fat / fat-free = Earn 1 cup of cheese
Wrong = whipped cream dessert
Name one fruit high in Vitamin C besides oranges.
Correct: Kiwi, Strawberries, or pineapple = Earned 1 cup strawberries
Wrong: Get Candy Bar
Which has more fiber: Baked potato (skin on) or mashed potatoes (skin off)
Correct: Baked potato with skin = Earn 1 cup potatoes
Wrong = Cheesy tater tots
Which is a whole grain: Oatmeal or white rice?
Correct: Oatmeal = Earn 1oz tortilla
Wrong = White bread
MyPlate recommends eating this in place of some meat and poultry.
Correct: Seafood = Earn 2 oz salmon
Wrong: Fried fish sticks
Correct: Provides calcium for bones/teeth = Earn 1 cup cottage cheese
Wrong = Milkshake
You are packing lunch. You can choose:
1. 100% Orange Juice (8oz)
2. A fresh orange, or
3. Fruit snacks
Correct: Fresh Orange = Earn 2 cups of orange slices
Wrong = Minus 1 cup of fruit
A fast - food menu offers: side salad, fried zucchini sticks, and potato chips.
Which counts as the healthiest vegetable option and why?
Correct: Side Salad = Earn 1 cup mixed salad greens
Wrong = Minus 2 cups vegetables
Compare these two meals:
Meal A: White bread sandwich + pretzels
Meal B: Brown rice + whole wheat tortilla
Which meal meets the MyPlate grain guideline better, and why?
Correct: Meal B = Earn 3oz brown rice
Wrong = Minus 3oz
A student eats 3 oz fried chicken strips and 3oz grilled salmon. Which protein choice should they count toward their MyPlate and why?
Correct: The Salmon = Earn 3 oz salmon
Wrong = minus 3oz
Two students both meet the daily 3 - cup dairy recommendation.
Student A: gets it from milkshakes and flavored coffee drinks.
Student B: Gets it from low - fat milk, yogurt, and cheese.
Which student is making the better choice and why?
Correct: Student B = Earn 2 cups of low - fat yogurt
Wrong = Minus 2 cups