MyPlate Food Groups Quiz: Test Your Knowledge on Healthy Eating

Question 1

Which food group helps our bodies grow and heal?

Accepted Answer

Protein Foods

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Fruits and Vegetables

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Grains

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Dairy Products

Question 2

Which of these from the Grains group is a good choice for breakfast?

Accepted Answer

Oatmeal

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Yogurt

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Chicken

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Apple

Question 3

Which food from the Protein Foods group is a good source of iron?

Accepted Answer

Beans

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Cheese

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Broccoli

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Rice

Question 4

Which food from the Dairy Products group is a good snack?

Accepted Answer

Milk

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Banana

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Hamburger

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Potato chips

Question 5

What food group is included in the dairy section of MyPlate?

Accepted Answer

Dairy

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Fruits

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Vegetables

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Grains

Question 6

What food group does bread belong to?

Accepted Answer

Grains

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Fruits

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Vegetables

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Dairy

Question 7

Is it important to eat foods from all five food groups every day?

Accepted Answer

Yes

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No

Question 8

Which vegetable is a good source of vitamin C?

Accepted Answer

Spinach

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Carrot

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Potato

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Orange

Question 9

What color is the vegetable group on MyPlate?

Accepted Answer

Green

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Red

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Blue

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Yellow

Question 10

Does eating healthy foods help our bodies stay strong and healthy?

Accepted Answer

Yes

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No

Question 11

Which of the following food groups is not included in MyPlate?

Accepted Answer

Sweets

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Fruits

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Vegetables

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Dairy

Question 12

Which of these foods has lots of Vitamin C?

Accepted Answer

Orange

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Bread

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Eggs

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Cheese

Question 13

Which food group should you eat the smallest amount of?

Accepted Answer

Oils

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Vegetables

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Fruits

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Dairy

Question 14

Which food group should take up the most space on your plate?

Accepted Answer

Vegetables

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Grains

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Fruits

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Dairy

Question 15

Which of these foods belongs to the dairy group?

Accepted Answer

Yogurt

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Broccoli

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Chicken

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Apple

Question 16

Which food group helps build and fix your body?

Accepted Answer

Protein

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Grains

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Fruits

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Vegetables

Question 17

What food group has fiber to keep your tummy healthy?

Accepted Answer

Grains

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Protein

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Fruits

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Dairy

Question 18

How can you make sure you're eating healthy?

Accepted Answer

Eat a variety of foods from all food groups.

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Eat all the foods you like.

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Only eat one type of food.

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Eat as much as you want.

Question 19

What vegetable is a good source of vitamin C?

Accepted Answer

Broccoli

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Carrots

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Celery

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Potatoes

Question 20

What fruit has the most potassium?

Accepted Answer

Bananas

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Grapes

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Oranges

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Apples

Question 21

Which nutrient do grains provide the most of?

Accepted Answer

Carbohydrates

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Vitamin C

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Protein

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Calcium

Question 22

Which vegetable is a good source of vitamin A?

Accepted Answer

Carrots

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Apples

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Broccoli

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Bananas

Question 23

Which of the following is not a food group on MyPlate?

Accepted Answer

Sweet Treats

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Fruits

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Vegetables

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Protein Foods

Question 24

Which food group helps your body build and fix itself?

Accepted Answer

Protein

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Fruits

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Vegetables

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Dairy

Question 25

Which food group gives your body vitamins and minerals?

Accepted Answer

Fruits and Vegetables

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Grains

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Protein

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Dairy

Question 26

Which food group is important for healthy bones?

Accepted Answer

Dairy

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Fruits

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Vegetables

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Protein

Question 27

Which food belongs to the protein food group?

Accepted Answer

Chicken

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Apple

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Milk

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Broccoli

Question 28

Which food is NOT a good choice for a healthy snack?

Accepted Answer

Soda

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Fruit

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Vegetable

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Yogurt

Question 29

What food group provides your body with building blocks for strong muscles and tissues?

Accepted Answer

Protein Foods

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Fruits

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Vegetables

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Grains

Question 30

Bread, rice, and pasta belong to which food group?

Accepted Answer

Grains

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Fruits

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Vegetables

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Protein Foods

Question 31

Which of these snacks is a healthy choice from the vegetable group?

Accepted Answer

Carrot sticks

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Candy bar

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Potato chips

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Soda

Question 32

What drink is a good source of calcium?

Accepted Answer

Milk

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Orange juice

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Soda

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Tea

Question 33

Which food item is not a good source of fiber?

Accepted Answer

White bread

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Apple

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Brown rice

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Beans

Question 34

Why is it important to eat foods from all the food groups?

Accepted Answer

To get all the important nutrients your body needs

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To eat more food than your friends

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To make meals look more colorful

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To be popular

Question 35

Which of these is a good way to cook vegetables to keep them healthy?

Accepted Answer

Steaming or roasting them

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Frying them in lots of oil

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Adding lots of salt

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Covering them in butter

Question 36

Which of these groups contains foods that give our bodies vitamins and minerals?

Accepted Answer

Fruits and vegetables

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Cheese and milk

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Breads and cereals

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Meats and beans

Question 37

Which of the following is NOT a food from the dairy group?

Accepted Answer

Bread

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Cheese

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Yogurt

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Milk

Question 38

Which of these should you eat the most of every day?

Accepted Answer

Fruits and vegetables

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Dairy products

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Grains

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Protein foods

Question 39

Which food group gives your body energy?

Accepted Answer

Grains

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Fruits

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Vegetables

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Dairy

Question 40

Which of these is a healthy grain choice?

Accepted Answer

Oatmeal

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White bread

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Candy bar

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French fries

Question 41

Why is it important to eat a variety of foods from all food groups?

Accepted Answer

To get all the nutrients you need

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To make your meals look pretty

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To not get tired of eating the same foods

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To look cool

Question 42

Which food group gives your body energy for activities like running and playing?

Accepted Answer

Grains

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Dairy

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Vegetables

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Fruit

Question 43

Which of these is a food from the Protein group?

Accepted Answer

Chicken

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Milk

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Banana

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Rice

Question 44

Why are fruits and vegetables important for our bodies?

Accepted Answer

They give us important vitamins and minerals.

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They come in many colors.

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They are easy to eat.

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They are low in calories.

Question 45

Which food group provides calcium to help keep our bones and teeth strong?

Accepted Answer

Dairy

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Fruit

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Grains

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Protein

Question 46

Which food group includes foods like bread, pasta, and cereal?

Accepted Answer

Grains

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Protein

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Fruit

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Vegetables

Question 47

You're getting ready for school and want a healthy snack. Which of these would be a good choice?

Accepted Answer

An apple

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A candy bar

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A can of soda

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A bag of chips

Question 48

What does the MyPlate icon look like?

Accepted Answer

A plate divided into sections for different food groups.

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A triangle with different layers.

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A circle with five equal slices.

Question 49

Which of these foods is NOT a good source of protein?

Accepted Answer

Orange juice

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Beans

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Eggs

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Fish

Question 50

Why is it important to eat from all five food groups?

Accepted Answer

So our bodies can get all the nutrients they need to grow and be healthy.

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To make our meals colorful.

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To experience a variety of flavors.