Health : Spring Break Homework

Most Americans get enough protein in their diet.

• True

• False

All adults need the same amount of food from the protein food group.

• True

• False

What food group or groups are peas, beans, and lentils counted in?

• Grains

• Vegetables

• Proteins

• Fruits

It is suggested that you eat seafood in place of meat or poultry twice a week

• True

• False

About how much of your plate should be fruits or vegetables?

• Whole Plate

• 1 Cup

• 1/2 Cup

• 1/4 Cup

Eating a diet that is high in vegetables and fruit is good for you?

• True

• False

About what portion of your plate should be fruits?

• 1/4 Cup

• 1/2 Cup

• 2 cups

• Fruit is gross

Any food made from wheat, rice, oats, cornmeal, barley, or another cereal grain is in the Grains Group.

• True

• False

What is a vitamin or mineral needed by the body in small amounts?

• Macronutrient

• Micronutrient

• Protein

• Carbohydrate

Carbohydrates equate to this many calories per gram.

• 4 kcal/g

• 9 kcal/gram

• 5 kcal/gram

• 2 kcal/gram