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Everyone has to eat. Most people love to eat. But sadly, not everyone knows how to eat a healthy and balanced diet. Though we all learn about the food pyramid in elementary school, it’s easy to forget just how many servings of proteins, dairy, fruits, vegetables, and grains we all should be eatingShow More
Everyone has to eat. Most people love to eat. But sadly, not everyone knows how to eat a healthy and balanced diet. Though we all learn about the food pyramid in elementary school, it’s easy to forget just how many servings of proteins, dairy, fruits, vegetables, and grains we all should be eating every day. Especially with fast food and packaged meals, you can have a totally unhealthy diet without thinking twice. How well do you remember the food pyramid, the basic food groups, and how you should be eating? Do you know how many food groups there are, which grocery items belong to those groups, and how many servings you should have with each meal? How much of your diet should be fat, protein, and carbohydrate? If you exercise regularly, how many calories do you need to eat in a day? Answer these 12 basic nutrition questions to see if you’re living a healthy and balanced life!
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With so many tasty foods to eat, it’s easy to be unhealthy. But it doesn’t have to be! According to the USDA, how many food groups are there?
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6
7
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If only burritos were a classification of their own. Which of these is NOT considered a food group?
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Grains and starches
Fruit
Vegetables and legumes
Beverages
Dairy
Proteins
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Fruits are important for consuming vitamin C and potassium. How many servings per day are recommended for fruits?
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2-4 servings or 2 cups
3-5 servings or 3 cups
4-5 servings or 4 cups
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Grains and starches provide complex carbohydrates which help create energy. Which of these is NOT part of the grain and starch group?
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Rice
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Cheese
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Pasta
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Bread
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You don’t have to give up salt to be healthy, but you should limit your sodium intake! What’s the maximum amount of salt you should consume daily?
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2,200 mg
2,400 mg
3,300 mg
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One cup of raw leafy vegetables is great with any meal! This food group is known for being rich in which vitamins?
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A and C
B12
D
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Natural peanut butter is as delicious as it is healthy. Which food group does it belong to?
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Vegetables
Proteins
Dairy
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Fat isn’t all bad! Eating proper fats helps your body process nutrients and can even prevent heart disease. What percent of total calories consumed should be fat?
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30 percent
35 percent
40 percent
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Who doesn’t love potatoes? Pick the potato that has more fat.
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You are an adult woman who lives a very active lifestyle. About how many calories should you consume per day?
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1,600
2,200
2,800
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Unsaturated fats are usually found in plant-based food and can improve cholesterol levels. Which of these foods is NOT known as a good source of unsaturated fat?
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Reduced-fat milk
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Walnuts
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Salmon
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Avocado
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Corn is a delicious plant. Which food group does it belong to?
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