Food Trivia Question
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- 1.
What kind of fats should an average person avoid if they are following USDA guidelines?
- A.
Unsaturated
- B.
Low Protein
- C.
Saturated
- D.
High Protein
Correct Answer
C. Saturated -
- 2.
Which of these is the skinnier section on the new food pyramid?
- A.
Fruits
- B.
Grains
- C.
Meat And Beans
- D.
Vegetables
Correct Answer
C. Meat And Beans -
- 3.
According to the 2006 Food Pyramid, which of these sources of oil should you most try to avoid?
- A.
Vegetables
- B.
Fish
- C.
Peanuts
- D.
Butter
Correct Answer
D. Butter -
- 4.
Discretionary calories make up what part of the food pyramid diet?
- A.
Allowable Extra Calories
- B.
Bad Calories
- C.
Available Calories
- D.
All Good Calories
Correct Answer
A. Allowable Extra Calories -
- 5.
In addition to following the new Food Pyramid, how much combined physical activity should you get each day?
- A.
One Hour
- B.
30 Minutes
- C.
10 Minutes
- D.
1 1/2 Hours
Correct Answer
B. 30 Minutes -
- 6.
When looking for grains, look for foods that name which of the following whole-grain ingredients first?
- A.
Cornmeal
- B.
Bulgur
- C.
Water
- D.
Saturated Fat
Correct Answer
B. Bulgur -
- 7.
Which type of milk is considered the best according the Food Pyramid guidelines?
- A.
Skim
- B.
1%
- C.
2%
- D.
Chocolate
Correct Answer
A. Skim -
- 8.
What color vegetables are most important to eat plenty of?
- A.
Red And Orange
- B.
Light Green And Dark Green
- C.
Red And Yellow
- D.
Orange And Dark Green
Correct Answer
D. Orange And Dark Green -
- 9.
Which of these is NOT equal to a one-ounce serving of grains?
- A.
One Cup Of Oatmeal
- B.
Half A Cup Of Pasta
- C.
One Slice Of Bread
- D.
One Cup Of Cold Cereal
Correct Answer
A. One Cup Of Oatmeal -
- 10.
On the food pyramid introduced in 2006, which food group was divided into two separate groups?
- A.
Milk And Processed Dairy
- B.
Meat And Fish
- C.
Fruits And Vegetables
- D.
Whole Grains And Processed Grains
Correct Answer
C. Fruits And Vegetables -
- 11.
According to the Food Pyramid guidelines, which of these is equal to a 1 oz. serving of protein?
- A.
A Handful Of Nuts Or Seeds
- B.
Two Eggs
- C.
1/2 Cup Cooked Beans
- D.
2 tbsp. Peanut Butter
Correct Answer
A. A Handful Of Nuts Or Seeds -
- 12.
Which of these fruit group products has the least nutritional value according to the food pyramid?
- A.
Dried Fruit
- B.
Fresh Fruit
- C.
Fruit Juice
- D.
Canned Fruit
Correct Answer
C. Fruit Juice -
- 13.
Which of these is not considered part of the milk food group?
- A.
Cream
- B.
Processed Cheese
- C.
Ice Cream
- D.
Hard Cheese
Correct Answer
A. Cream -
- 14.
How many cups of milk should the average person have daily according to the food pyramid?
- A.
One
- B.
Two
- C.
Four
- D.
Three
Correct Answer
D. Three -
- 15.
The average person should consume less than how much sodium per day, according to the 2006 USDA Food Guidelines?
- A.
One Gram
- B.
One Teaspoon
- C.
One Cup
- D.
One Tablespoon
Correct Answer
B. One Teaspoon -
- 16.
Those who consume alcoholic beverages should consume a maximum of how many drinks a day?
- A.
Two
- B.
Three
- C.
One
- D.
Four
Correct Answer
A. Two -
- 17.
In general, one cup of raw vegetables or vegetable juice is equivalent to how many cups of raw leafy greens?
- A.
Three
- B.
One And A Half
- C.
One
- D.
Two
Correct Answer
D. Two -
- 18.
What is the motivational symbol and slogan for the new food pyramid?
- A.
Steps To A Healthier You
- B.
A New Healthy Food Pyramid
- C.
Eat Healthy, Follow The Pyramid
- D.
Healthier Steps, Healthier You
Correct Answer
A. Steps To A Healthier You -
- 19.
The new food pyramid is only appropriate for people over the age of what?
- A.
Nine
- B.
Eighteen
- C.
Twelve
- D.
Two
Correct Answer
D. Two -
- 20.
Which section of the USDA's 2006 Food Pyramid is the largest?
- A.
Meat And Beans
- B.
Fruit
- C.
Vegetables
- D.
Grains
Correct Answer
D. Grains -
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