MyPlate Nutrition Quiz for Grades 4-9 - Health Beet - Free Printable

MyPlate Nutrition Quiz Solution and Explanation

Here is the solution to the quiz, along with explanations for each question:

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#### 1. Does eating a balanced diet give you all the nutrients your body needs?
- Answer: Yes
- Explanation: A balanced diet includes a variety of foods from all food groups in appropriate proportions. This ensures that your body receives all essential nutrients, such as carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and fiber.

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#### 2. Name the five food groups of MyPlate
- Answer:
1. Grains
2. Vegetables
3. Fruits
4. Proteins
5. Dairy
- Explanation: MyPlate is a visual guide to help people make healthy food choices. It divides food into five main groups:
- Grains: Foods made from wheat, rice, oats, cornmeal, barley, etc.
- Vegetables: Any vegetable or 100% vegetable juice.
- Fruits: Any fruit or 100% fruit juice.
- Proteins: Meat, poultry, fish, eggs, beans, peas, nuts, seeds, and processed soy products.
- Dairy: Milk, yogurt, cheese, and fortified soy milk.

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#### 3. Which food is in the fruit group?
- Answer: Pineapple
- Explanation:
- Yogurt: Dairy group
- Bread: Grains group
- Pineapple: Fruits group
- Carrot: Vegetables group

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#### 4. Which food is in the vegetable group?
- Answer: Kale
- Explanation:
- Cheese: Dairy group
- Chicken: Protein group
- Peach: Fruits group
- Kale: Vegetables group

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#### 5. Which food is not in the protein group?
- Answer: Cheese
- Explanation:
- Beans: Protein group (legumes)
- Fish: Protein group
- Cheese: Dairy group
- Egg: Protein group

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#### 6. Which food is not a whole grain?
- Answer: White rice
- Explanation:
- White rice: Refined grain (not whole grain)
- Oatmeal: Whole grain
- Millet: Whole grain
- Pearl barley: Whole grain

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#### 7. Which is not in the dairy group?
- Answer: Eggs
- Explanation:
- Soy milk: Dairy alternative (can be considered part of the dairy group if fortified with calcium)
- Eggs: Protein group
- Milk: Dairy group
- Cottage cheese: Dairy group

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#### 8. Which is the best way to eat fruits and vegetables?
- Answer: Fresh fruits and vegetables
- Explanation:
- Fresh fruits and vegetables: Best choice because they retain the most nutrients and natural flavors.
- Frozen fruits and vegetables: Good option but may lose some nutrients during freezing.
- Canned fruits and vegetables: Can be high in added sugars or sodium.
- They are all good ways: While all options have their benefits, fresh produce is generally the healthiest choice.

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#### 9. How does fiber help our bodies?
- Answer: Helps have normal bowel movements
- Explanation:
- Helps build strong bones: Calcium helps build strong bones, not fiber.
- Helps with our eyesight: Vitamin A helps with eyesight, not fiber.
- Helps have normal bowel movements: Fiber promotes regular digestion and prevents constipation.

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#### 10. Label the plate with the different food groups
- Answer:
- 1: Grains
- 2: Vegetables
- 3: Proteins
- 4: Fruits
- 5: Dairy
- Explanation: The MyPlate diagram shows the relative proportions of each food group on a plate:
- Grains: Largest section (typically one-fourth of the plate)
- Vegetables: Second-largest section (typically one-fourth of the plate)
- Proteins: Smaller section (typically one-fourth of the plate)
- Fruits: Smallest section (typically one-fourth of the plate)
- Dairy: Shown as a separate circle (e.g., a glass of milk)

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#### 11. Make a meal with all five food groups and list which foods belong to each group
- Answer:
- Meal Example: Chicken Stir-Fry with Rice, Broccoli, Carrots, Oranges, and Milk
- Food Groups:
- a. Meat: Chicken breast
- b. Fruit: Orange slices
- c. Vegetable: Broccoli and carrots
- d. Grain: Brown rice
- e. Protein: Chicken breast
- f. Dairy: Glass of low-fat milk

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Final Answer Summary:

1. Yes
2. Grains, Vegetables, Fruits, Proteins, Dairy
3. Pineapple
4. Kale
5. Cheese
6. White rice
7. Eggs
8. Fresh fruits and vegetables
9. Helps have normal bowel movements
10. Label the plate as follows:
- 1: Grains
- 2: Vegetables
- 3: Proteins
- 4: Fruits
- 5: Dairy
11. Meal example: Chicken Stir-Fry with Rice, Broccoli, Carrots, Oranges, and Milk.
- a. Meat: Chicken breast
- b. Fruit: Orange slices
- c. Vegetable: Broccoli and carrots
- d. Grain: Brown rice
- e. Protein: Chicken breast
- f. Dairy: Glass of low-fat milk

Final Answer Boxed:
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1. Yes \\
2. Grains, Vegetables, Fruits, Proteins, Dairy \\
3. Pineapple \\
4. Kale \\
5. Cheese \\
6. White rice \\
7. Eggs \\
8. Fresh fruits and vegetables \\
9. Helps have normal bowel movements \\
10. 1: Grains, 2: Vegetables, 3: Proteins, 4: Fruits, 5: Dairy \\
11. Meal example: Chicken Stir-Fry with Rice, Broccoli, Carrots, Oranges, and Milk. \\
- a. Meat: Chicken breast \\
- b. Fruit: Orange slices \\
- c. Vegetable: Broccoli and carrots \\
- d. Grain: Brown rice \\
- e. Protein: Chicken breast \\
- f. Dairy: Glass of low-fat milk
}