Grains
Protein
Dairy
Fruits & Vegetables
Fat
100
Any food made from wheat, rice, oats, cornmeal, barley, or another cereal grain is in the Grains Group.
True
False
True
Foods made from these grains – which include bread, pasta, oatmeal, breakfast cereals, tortillas, and grits – are examples of foods in the Grains Group. Grain products with high levels of solid fats and/or added sugars (e.g., donuts, cakes) should be chosen less often.
100
Protein is needed to build muscles and help you digest your food. It also serves as a chemical messenger. Most protein comes from the Meat/Poultry/Egg/Fish/Nut group of the Food Guide Pyramid. Which of these foods fits in this food group?
A. apple
B. milk
C. rice
D. chicken
D. chicken
100
What important mineral is found in all foods in the Dairy Group?
Vitamin C
Riboflavin
Calcium
Fiber
Calcium
All foods in the Dairy Group contain calcium – a mineral that is important for building and maintaining strong bones and teeth, regulating blood pressure, and is also important for the nervous system.
100
You should you eat fruits and vegetables because
A. They contain fiber, which helps keep your digestive system healthy.
B. They give you energy.
C. They contain vitamins and minerals that help you stay healthy.
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
100
If you eat too much fat, you are more likely to gain weight and develop heart disease. Which of these foods contain the least amount of fat?
A. breads
B. fruits
C. vegetables
D. meats
E. B and C
E. B and C
200
What is the most common food from the Grain Group eaten in the United States?
Tortillas
Bread
White rice
Popcorn
Pancakes
Bread is the most common food from the Grains Group eaten in the United States.
200
Most Americans get enough protein in their diets.
True
False
True
Most Americans get enough protein in their diets, but may need to make leaner and more varied selections of the foods in the Protein Foods Group. These recommended choices include lean meats, seafood, and plant-based proteins such as dried peas and beans, and nuts.
200
What types of dairy foods (other than milk) are also great sources of calcium?
Cheese and yogurt
200
When we eat food, it gives us energy to live and grow. This fruit is dried in the sun to make raisins, grows on a vine, and is a healthy snack. Which fruit is it?
A. grape
B. orange
C. apple
D. grapefruit
A. grape
200
Eating too much fat can cause heart disease in people of all ages. Which type of milk contains the least amount of fat?
Skim milk
300
What is the best way to know that the bread you are buying is a whole-grain bread?
The label says “wheat bread,” “multi grain,” or “stone ground.”
Bread is brown, not white, in color.
Any ingredient includes the word “whole.”
The bread tastes “grainy.”
The person putting out the bread says so.
Any ingredient includes the word "whole"
You cannot rely on the color or texture of a bread to show that it is a whole grain. Look for the word “whole” in the ingredient list. Breads labeled with the words "multi-grain," "stone-ground," "100% wheat," "cracked wheat," "seven-grain," or "bran" are usually not whole-grain products.
300
What food group are beans and peas counted in?
Beans and peas can be counted in either the Protein food group or the Fruits & Vegetables food group.
This is because they contain nutrients that are similar to foods in the Protein Foods Group (protein, iron, and zinc) and the Vegetable Group (fiber, potassium, and folate). Because of their high nutrient content, consuming dried beans and peas – and lentils, too – is recommended for everyone, including people who also eat meat, poultry, and seafood regularly.
300
All products made from milk are part of the Dairy Group.
True
False
False
Foods made from milk that retain their calcium content, such as yogurt and cheese, are part of the Dairy Group. However, foods made from milk that have little to no calcium – such as cream cheese, cream, and butter – are not part of the Dairy Group.
300
You should eat at least five servings of fruits and vegetables each day. At least how many servings should you eat in a week?
35
400
About how much of the grains you eat should be whole grains?
None
One quarter
One half
All of them
One half
400
How many times per week should you eat seafood in place of meat or poultry.
2 times per week
400
Kids need at least this many servings from the dairy group each day?
1 serving
2 servings
3 servings
4 servings
3 servings
Consuming 3 servings of foods from the Dairy Group each day will provide you with the recommended amount of calcium and other important nutrients like potassium and vitamin D.
400
Citrus fruits contain citric acid, also known as Vitamin C. Vitamin C is needed to keep the immune system strong. Which of the following is a citrus fruit?
Orange, Grapefruit, etc.
500
How many servings of grains should you consume per day?
6-11 servings of grain per day
500
How many servings of protein do you need to eat each day?
1-3 servings
500
What is the name of the sugar found naturally in milk?
Fructose
Lactose
Glucose
Sucrose
Lactose
Lactose is the sugar found naturally in milk. People that are lactose intolerant must consume soy milk, or other alternatives.
500
How many cup(s) of 100% juice equals one serving of fruit?
A. 2
B. 1
C. 3/4
D. 1/2
C. 3/4 serving