| Coverage : The Food Nutrition Fact Quiz tests your knowledge about the US Department of Agriculture's Food Pyramid. |
| 1. | According to the US Department of Agriculture, what is the required daily serving of the Grains Group? |
| a. | | 1-3 servings |
| b. | | 4-5 servings |
| c. | | 6-11 servings |
| d. | | 12-15 servings |
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| 2. | Why is it important to eat whole grains? |
| a. | | Reduces the risk of coronary heart disease. |
| b. | | May reduce constipation. |
| c. | | Helps prevent neural tube defects during fetal development. |
| d. | | All of the above |
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| 3. | What is the recommended daily serving of vegetables for women aged 51 and older? |
| a. | | 2 cups |
| b. | | 3 cups |
| c. | | 4 cups |
| d. | | 5 cups |
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| 4. | Does eating a diet rich in vegetables and fruits help reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes? |
| a. | | True |
| b. | | False |
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| 5. | What is the recommended daily serving of fruit for men? |
| a. | | 1 cup |
| b. | | 2 cups |
| c. | | 3 cups |
| d. | | 4 cups |
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| 6. | Bananas are a good source of: |
| a. | | Vitamin C |
| b. | | Potassium |
| c. | | Dietary Fiber |
| d. | | All of the above |
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| 7. | Diets rich in this nutrient help maintain a healthy blood pressure. Fruit sources for this nutrient include bananas, prunes and prune juice, dried peaches and apricots, honeydew and orange juice. What is this nutrient? |
| a. | | Vitamin A |
| b. | | Calcium |
| c. | | Iron |
| d. | | Potassium |
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| 8. | If you are lactose intolerant, what can be your alternative to have your required daily serving of the Milk Group? |
| a. | | Choose lactose-reduced or low-lactose alternatives like milk and yogurt. |
| b. | | Choose calcium fortified juices, cereals and breads. |
| c. | | Choose canned fish, and other soy based products. |
| d. | | All of the above |
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| 9. | What counts as an ounce equivalent in the Meat and Beans group? |
| a. | | 2 ounce meat, chicken or fish |
| b. | | 1/4 cup cooked beans |
| c. | | 2 tablespoon peanut butter |
| d. | | 1/3 ounce nuts or seeds |
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| 10. | What are the building blocks for bones, muscles, cartilage, skin and blood? |
| a. | | Proteins |
| b. | | Carbohydrates |
| c. | | Sugars |
| d. | | Vitamins |
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| 11. | What is the recommended daily allowance of oils for men aged 19 - 30 years old? |
| a. | | 4 teaspoons |
| b. | | 5 teaspoons |
| c. | | 6 teaspoons |
| d. | | 7 teaspoons |
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