by alex
Understanding the principles of a balanced diet is essential for maintaining good health, and the USDA’s MyPlate guidelines provide a simple framework to help you make healthier food choices. This quiz will challenge your knowledge of MyPlate, covering everything from portion sizes to the different food groups. Let’s see how well you know the essentials of a nutritious diet!
MyPlate Quiz Questions Overview
1. What are the five food groups represented in MyPlate?
Fruits, Vegetables, Grains, Protein, Dairy
Fruits, Vegetables, Grains, Protein, Fats
Fruits, Vegetables, Grains, Protein, Sweets
Fruits, Vegetables, Grains, Protein, Oils
2. What portion of your plate should be filled with fruits and vegetables according to MyPlate?
One-quarter
One-third
One-half
Two-thirds
3. Which food group is recommended to be the smallest portion on your plate?
Fruits
Vegetables
Grains
Protein
4. Which of the following is a key recommendation of MyPlate?
Avoid all fats
Make half your grains whole grains
Eliminate all dairy products
Eat only fruits and vegetables
5. According to MyPlate, which dairy product is recommended for a healthier diet?
Whole milk
Cream
Low-fat or fat-free milk
Butter
6. What is the recommended daily intake of fruits for adults according to MyPlate?
1 cup
1.5 to 2 cups
2.5 to 3 cups
3 to 4 cups
7. Which of the following is a healthy protein choice according to MyPlate?
Bacon
Fried chicken
Grilled fish
Sausage
8. What does MyPlate suggest about the consumption of sugary drinks?
Consume them in moderation
Avoid them completely
Replace them with water
Drink them only with meals
9. Which of the following is a whole grain that MyPlate recommends?
White rice
Quinoa
White bread
Cornflakes
10. How does MyPlate recommend balancing calories?
Eat more calories than you burn
Eat fewer calories than you burn
Balance calories by eating and physical activity
Ignore calorie intake
