Food Group Classifications: Dairy and Vegetables

What is a key nutrient found in all kinds of dairy foods that helps build strong bones?

• Vitamin A

• Calcium

• Iron

• Fiber

Fill in the blank: Foods such as butter, cream cheese, and whipped cream are considered ______ calorie foods because they are high in fat and low in calcium.

• empty

• full

• nutritious

• calcium-rich

What is the main nutrient provided by vegetables that helps keep your skin and eyes healthy?

• Vitamin D

• Vitamin A

• Calcium

• Protein

Fill in the blank: Almost all vegetables are naturally low in fat and high in ______, a nutrient Americans don’t eat enough of.

• fiber

• sugar

• cholesterol

• sodium

Which of the following is an example of an empty calorie food from the Vegetable group?

• Broccoli

• Fast-food french fries

• Peas

• Zucchini

What is the main source of vitamin C that helps with wound healing and is a good source of fiber?

• Fruits

• Meat

• Dairy products

• Grains

Which of the following is considered an empty calorie food from the Fruits group?

• Banana

• Jam or jelly

• Kiwi

• Papaya

Which of the following is considered an empty calorie food from the Grains group?

• Bread

• Cookies, cake or pie

• Rice

• Granola bar

Grains are naturally low in fat.

• True

• False

Match the following foods to their correct group:

• Cookies

• Empty Calorie Food (Fruit)

• Apple

• Empty Calorie Food (Grain)

• Bread

• Fruit

• Jam

• Grain