MyPlate Food Groups Quiz

Grade 2 · Health · Quiz

Test your knowledge of the five food groups and healthy eating habits.

Questions

Which food group does milk belong to?
1. Fruits
2. Grains
3. Dairy
4. Protein
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Answer: Dairy
Milk is a dairy product because it comes from cows. Dairy foods include milk, cheese, and yogurt.
Which of these is a vegetable?
1. Banana
2. Broccoli
3. Cheese
4. Rice
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Answer: Broccoli
Broccoli is a vegetable. Banana is a fruit, cheese is dairy, and rice is a grain.
What should take up half of your plate at each meal?
1. Grains and dairy
2. Protein and grains
3. Fruits and vegetables
4. Dairy and protein
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Answer: Fruits and vegetables
MyPlate recommends filling half your plate with fruits and vegetables at every meal.
Chicken is a protein food.
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Answer: True
Chicken is a great source of protein, which helps build and repair muscles in your body.
Which drink is the healthiest choice with your meal?
1. Soda
2. Water
3. Juice with lots of sugar
4. Energy drink
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Answer: Water
Water has no sugar and keeps your body hydrated, making it the healthiest drink choice.
Brown rice and whole wheat bread are examples of what kind of grains?
1. Refined grains
2. Whole grains
3. Dairy grains
4. Protein grains
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Answer: Whole grains
Whole grains still have all their healthy parts and are better for you than refined grains.
Eating the same food every day is the best way to stay healthy.
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Answer: False
Eating a variety of foods from all five food groups gives your body all the different nutrients it needs.
Which food group helps your muscles grow and stay strong?
1. Fruits
2. Dairy
3. Grains
4. Protein
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Answer: Protein
Protein foods like meat, eggs, and beans contain nutrients that help your muscles grow and repair themselves.

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