Meet the Five Food Groups — Quiz

Multiple-Choice Questions

1. How many food groups are there in MyPlate?
A. Three
B. Four
C. Five
D. Six

2. Which food group do apples and oranges belong to?
A. Vegetable Group
B. Fruit Group
C. Dairy Group
D. Grains Group

3. Which food group do broccoli and sweet potatoes belong to?
A. Protein Foods
B. Grains
C. Vegetable
D. Fruit

4. Which food group do milk and yogurt belong to?
A. Dairy Group
B. Protein Foods Group
C. Fruit Group
D. Grains Group

5. Which food group do bread and rice belong to?
A. Vegetable Group
B. Grains Group
C. Dairy Group
D. Protein Foods Group

6. What do foods in the Protein Foods Group help our bodies do?
A. Heal cuts and scratches
B. Build strong muscles
C. See better in the dark
D. Have strong bones

7. Which Food Group Friend is made up of foods like carrot, broccoli, snap peas, spinach, and beans?
A. Farrah Fruit
B. Reggie Veggie
C. Jane Grain
D. Dean Protein

8. What are foods like candy, soda, and butter called, since they don't belong to any food group?
A. Healthy foods
B. Protein foods
C. Sometimes foods
D. Grain foods

Short-Answer Questions

9. Name the five MyPlate food groups.

10. Why is it important to wash our hands before and after preparing food and eating?

11. Choose one food group and explain one way foods from that group help keep our bodies healthy.

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Answer Key

1. C. Five
2. B. Fruit Group
3. C. Vegetable
4. A. Dairy Group
5. B. Grains Group
6. B. Build strong muscles
7. B. Reggie Veggie
8. C. Sometimes foods
9. Fruit Group, Vegetable Group, Grains Group, Protein Foods Group, and Dairy Group
10. Washing hands before and after preparing food and eating helps keep us healthy (proper handwashing is important for health and food safety).
11. Answers will vary but should reflect the lesson, such as: Fruits and vegetables help heal cuts and scratches (and vegetables can help us see better in the dark); Protein Foods help build strong muscles; Dairy foods help build strong bones and teeth; Grains give our bodies energy to move and play.