My Plate

Your goal should be to have a _______________ plate. Fill in the missing word.

• a. Balanced

• b. Healthy

• c. Grains

• d. Diet

What is the primary purpose of the MyPlate dietary guidelines?

• To promote balanced eating habits

• To encourage exercise

• To reduce sugar intake

• To eliminate fats

Which food group is represented by the largest section on the MyPlate diagram?

• Vegetables

• Fruits

• Grains

• Protein

What color is used to represent the fruit group on the MyPlate diagram?

• Red

• Green

• Blue

• Purple

Which government agency developed the MyPlate guidelines?

• USDA

• FDA

• CDC

• EPA

What does the MyPlate icon suggest about portion sizes?

• Half the plate should be fruits and vegetables

• Half the plate should be grains

• Half the plate should be protein

• Half the plate should be dairy

How does MyPlate suggest you should fill your plate with grains?

• Make at least half your grains whole grains

• Avoid grains entirely

• Only eat refined grains

• Eat grains sparingly

What is a key message of MyPlate regarding protein consumption?

• Vary your protein routine

• Only eat red meat

• Avoid fish

• Consume protein once a week

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

• Oils

• Dairy

• Protein

• Grains

What is the recommended daily dairy intake according to MyPlate?

• 3 cups

• 1 cup

• 5 cups

• 2 cups