Myplate_Fall Exam Review

Front 1

Refined grains have a finer texture and improved shelf life and remain high in fiber, iron and many B vitamins

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False

Front 2

The SuperTracker is an online tool that helps you track what you currently eat and drink, give you a personalized plan for what you should eat and drink.

Back 2

True

Front 3

Egg yolks and organ meats are low in cholesterol.

Back 3

False

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Children and Adolescents should do 60 minutes or more of physical activity each day.

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True

Front 5

Boys and Girls ages 14 to 18 need an intake of 2 cups of dairy a day.

Back 5

False

Front 6

USDA developed the MyPlate guidelines.

Back 6

True

Front 7

Diets that are high in saturated fats raise "bad" cholesterol levels in the blood.

Back 7

True

Front 8

A small lean hamburger is equal to 1 ounce serving in the protein group.

Back 8

False

Front 9

Empty calories should be avoided or consumed in a very limited amount.

Back 9

True

Front 10

Whole grains include only the bran and the endosperm of the grain.

Back 10

False

Front 11

Eggs are a complete protein.

Back 11

True

Front 12

Saturated fats, trans fats and cholesterol tend to raise _____________ cholesterol levels in the blood which in turn increases the risk for heart disease

Back 12

Low Density Lipoprotein "LDL"

Front 13

Girls ages 14-18 need at least 6 ounces of grains a day; how many of those should be whole grains?

Back 13

3 ounces

Front 14

One should replace what kind of fat in diet?

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Solid fats

Front 15

For breakfast, your mother made you 1 cup of cooked oatmeal. How many servings of grains did you just eat?

Back 15

2 ounces

Front 16

How many empty calories should a person consume on a 2,000 calorie a day diet?

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260 calories

Front 17

Would a tofu hot dog, pea soup and peanut butter be good choices of protein for a vegetarian?

Back 17

True

Front 18

When eating cottage cheese, what amount do you need to consume to be considered 1 cup of dairy food group?

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2 cups

Front 19

What is the recommended amount of protein for girls ages 14 - 18?

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5 Ounces

Front 20

Why are solid fats added to processed foods?

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To improve the flavor

Front 21

Boys 14-18, need _____ cups of dairy a day.

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3 cups

Front 22

If you had two eggs for breakfast, how many ounces does that count towards your protein requirement for the day?

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2 ounces

Front 23

How many minutes should you maintain your target heart rate for optimal health?

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150 minutes

Front 24

How many ounces of cheese such as cheddar is equal to a one cup of dairy serving?

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1 1/2 ounces

Front 25

What foods are included in the vegetable group?

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All vegetables and 100 percent vegetable juice

Front 26

Cholesterol is only found in foods from _______ sources.

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animal

Front 27

What are the two categories of grains?

Back 27

whole grains and refined grains

Front 28

This nutrient is used to build bones and in releasing energy from muscles.

Back 28

Magnesium

Front 29

Most of the fat you choose to eat should be _______________ or _______________ fats.

Back 29

Polyunsaturated, Monounsaturated

Front 30

Reduced risk of osteoporosis is a health benefit of what food group?

Back 30

Dairy group

Front 31

Whole wheat flour, white bread and white rice are examples of food from which food group?

Back 31

Grain group

Front 32

1/2 of an English muffins is equal to how many serving of grains?

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1 ounce