MyPlate and Food Groups: A Guide to Healthy Eating

Question 1

Which food group in MyPlate provides the body with essential vitamins and minerals?

Accepted Answer

Vegetables

Answer

Grains

Answer

Fruits

Answer

Protein

Question 2

Which of the following foods belongs to the 'dairy' food group?

Accepted Answer

Milk

Answer

Broccoli

Answer

Brown rice

Answer

Chicken

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT considered a healthy eating practice?

Accepted Answer

Skipping breakfast

Answer

Reading food labels

Answer

Eating family meals

Answer

Choosing whole grains

Question 4

How does using MyPlate help individuals make healthier food choices?

Accepted Answer

It provides guidance on recommended serving sizes

Answer

It advertises specific food brands

Answer

It tracks daily calorie intake

Answer

It restricts processed foods

Question 5

Which of the following claims about MyPlate is inaccurate?

Accepted Answer

MyPlate advises consuming only organic foods

Answer

MyPlate recommends smaller portions than traditional serving sizes

Answer

MyPlate is supported by the American Academy of Pediatrics

Answer

MyPlate emphasizes whole, unprocessed foods

Question 6

Which food group is the main source of energy for the body?

Accepted Answer

Grains

Answer

Fruits

Answer

Vegetables

Answer

Dairy

Question 7

Which of the following foods belongs to the 'Dairy' food group?

Accepted Answer

Cheese

Answer

Orange

Answer

Broccoli

Answer

Bread

Question 8

Which of the following is a good source of both calcium and protein?

Accepted Answer

Yogurt

Answer

Fruit salad

Answer

Brown rice

Answer

Trail mix

Question 9

Which of the following factors does NOT determine personalized MyPlate recommendations?

Accepted Answer

Location

Answer

Age

Answer

Gender

Answer

Dietary restrictions

Question 10

Which of the following foods is NOT a part of the fruit group?

Accepted Answer

Carrot

Answer

Apple

Answer

Orange

Answer

Banana

Question 11

Which of the following is a good source of fiber?

Accepted Answer

Brown rice

Answer

White bread

Answer

Candy

Answer

Potato chips

Question 12

Which of the following foods belongs to the Fruits food group?

Accepted Answer

Apple

Answer

Broccoli

Answer

Chicken

Answer

Pasta

Question 13

Which food group provides the most carbohydrates, fiber, and vitamins?

Accepted Answer

Grains

Answer

Fruits

Answer

Vegetables

Answer

Protein Foods

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a food group included in MyPlate, the visual guide to healthy eating for Americans?

Accepted Answer

Sweets

Answer

Fruits

Answer

Vegetables

Answer

Grains

Question 15

Which of the following foods is a good source of lean protein?

Accepted Answer

Chicken breast

Answer

Bacon

Answer

Pizza

Answer

French fries

Question 16

What is the main function of carbohydrates in the body?

Accepted Answer

Providing energy

Answer

Building and repairing tissues

Answer

Regulating bodily functions

Answer

Storing energy

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of eating a healthy diet?

Accepted Answer

Shortening life span

Answer

Maintaining a healthy weight

Answer

Reducing risk of chronic diseases

Answer

Improving energy levels

Question 18

Which of the following is a whole grain food?

Accepted Answer

Brown rice

Answer

White bread

Answer

Pasta

Answer

Popcorn

Question 19

What is the primary nutrient found in dairy products?

Accepted Answer

Calcium

Answer

Protein

Answer

Iron

Answer

Fiber

Question 20

Which of the following is a healthy snack option?

Accepted Answer

Fruit and yogurt

Answer

Candy bar

Answer

Soda and chips

Answer

Bagel and cream cheese

Question 21

What is the purpose of MyPlate?

Accepted Answer

To provide a visual guide for healthy eating choices

Answer

To track calorie intake

Answer

To promote weight loss

Answer

To restrict certain food groups

Question 22

Which food is a good source of protein?

Accepted Answer

milk

Answer

apple

Answer

broccoli

Answer

rice

Question 23

Which food group is the best source of essential fatty acids?

Accepted Answer

Healthy Fats

Answer

Grains

Answer

Dairy

Answer

Fruits

Question 24

Which of the following is NOT a fruit?

Accepted Answer

potato

Answer

banana

Answer

apple

Answer

strawberry

Question 25

Which food group is essential for building and repairing body tissues?

Accepted Answer

Protein Foods

Answer

Grains

Answer

Fruits

Answer

Dairy

Question 26

Which vegetable is an excellent source of vitamin C?

Accepted Answer

broccoli

Answer

carrot

Answer

lettuce

Answer

potato

Question 27

Which food group is the primary source of calcium?

Accepted Answer

Dairy

Answer

Grains

Answer

Fruits

Answer

Protein Foods

Question 28

Which of the following is NOT a food group represented on MyPlate?

Accepted Answer

Proteins

Answer

Fruits

Answer

Vegetables

Answer

Grains

Question 29

What is the primary function of carbohydrates in the body?

Accepted Answer

Energy production

Answer

Muscle growth

Answer

Bone development

Answer

Immune system support

Question 30

Which of the following is a good example of a whole grain?

Accepted Answer

Brown rice

Answer

White bread

Answer

Popcorn

Answer

Pasta

Question 31

Which of the following is a nutrient essential for building and maintaining strong bones?

Accepted Answer

Calcium

Answer

Vitamin A

Answer

Iron

Answer

Vitamin C

Question 32

Which of the following is a balanced meal that includes all food groups?

Accepted Answer

Chicken salad with vegetables and fruit

Answer

Hamburger, fries, and soda

Answer

Pizza with extra cheese and pepperoni

Answer

Macaroni and cheese

Question 33

Which food group is the primary source of protein in MyPlate?

Accepted Answer

Protein Foods

Answer

Fruits

Answer

Vegetables

Answer

Grains

Question 34

Which of the following is considered a whole grain?

Accepted Answer

Brown rice

Answer

White bread

Answer

Pasta

Answer

White rice

Question 35

Which of the following is NOT a good source of fiber?

Accepted Answer

Refined grains

Answer

Fruits

Answer

Vegetables

Answer

Legumes

Question 36

Which of the following foods is a source of healthy unsaturated fat?

Accepted Answer

Olive oil

Answer

Butter

Answer

Bacon

Answer

Coconut oil

Question 37

Which of the following statements about processed foods is true?

Accepted Answer

They may contain added sugars, unhealthy fats, or sodium.

Answer

They are generally healthier than unprocessed foods.

Answer

They are a good source of vitamins and minerals.

Answer

They should make up the majority of our diet.

Question 38

Is it okay to include occasional treats or sweets in a balanced diet?

Accepted Answer

Yes, in moderation

Answer

No, treats should be avoided completely.

Question 39

What is the main purpose of MyPlate?

Accepted Answer

To promote healthy eating

Answer

To help people lose weight

Answer

To prevent chronic diseases

Answer

To track food intake

Question 40

Which food group should you eat the most of according to MyPlate?

Accepted Answer

Vegetables

Answer

Fruits

Answer

Grains

Answer

Protein

Question 41

Which is NOT a recommended serving size for a fruit portion according to MyPlate?

Accepted Answer

1/4 cup

Answer

1/2 cup

Answer

1 cup

Answer

1/3 cup

Question 42

Which food item belongs to the protein food group?

Accepted Answer

Chicken

Answer

Banana

Answer

Rice

Answer

Broccoli

Question 43

Which food group provides the body with energy?

Accepted Answer

Grains

Answer

Fruits

Answer

Vegetables

Answer

Dairy

Question 44

What health risk is associated with eating too much saturated and trans fat?

Accepted Answer

Heart disease

Answer

Diabetes

Answer

Obesity

Answer

Cancer

Question 45

Which of the following foods is a good source of protein?

Accepted Answer

Chicken

Answer

Apple

Answer

Broccoli

Answer

Rice

Question 46

What is the primary function of carbohydrates in the body?

Accepted Answer

To provide energy

Answer

To build and repair tissues

Answer

To regulate blood sugar levels

Answer

To transport oxygen

Question 47

Which of the following food groups is the main source of healthy fats?

Accepted Answer

Dairy

Answer

Fruits

Answer

Vegetables

Answer

Grains

Question 48

What is a potential health risk associated with consuming excessive amounts of saturated fat?

Accepted Answer

Increased risk of heart disease

Answer

Vitamin deficiency

Answer

Delayed growth

Answer

Brittle bones

Question 49

Which of the following foods is NOT a good source of fiber?

Accepted Answer

White rice

Answer

Whole wheat bread

Answer

Apples

Answer

Oatmeal

Question 50

What is the best way to ensure you are getting a balanced diet with MyPlate?

Accepted Answer

Choose foods from all food groups daily

Answer

Fill half your plate with fruits and vegetables

Answer

Eat large portions of processed foods

Answer

Limit your intake of whole grains

Question 51

Which of the following foods belongs to the Dairy group?

Accepted Answer

Milk

Answer

Brown rice

Answer

Broccoli

Answer

Apple

Question 52

What is the main goal of MyPlate?

Accepted Answer

To provide guidance for healthy eating

Answer

To help people lose weight

Answer

To track calorie intake

Answer

To diagnose nutritional deficiencies

Question 53

Which food group is the best source of both calcium and protein?

Accepted Answer

Yogurt

Answer

Banana

Answer

Orange

Answer

Spinach

Question 54

Which food group is the primary source of carbohydrates?

Accepted Answer

Grains

Answer

Fruits

Answer

Vegetables

Answer

Dairy

Question 55

Which of the following is NOT a recommended source of healthy fats?

Accepted Answer

Butter

Answer

Olive oil

Answer

Avocado

Answer

Nuts