NUTRITION AND WELlNESS FINAL

(Dairy) What type of milk is recommended for infants less than 6 months old?

While, milk contains beneficial nutrients for children, it is recommended that infants up to 6 months old get all of their nutrition from breast milk or formula. The amounts of protein, sodium, and potassium in cow's milk are too high for infants. Also, plain milk does not have as many nutrients as breast milk or infant formula and this can affect a baby's growth and development

(Vegetable) What food group are beans and peas counted in?

They are counted in the Vegetable and Protein Food Group

(Dairy) Is milk the only food that contains calcium?

No, foods in the Dairy Group provide nutrients that are vital for the health and maintenance of the body regardless of age. These nutrients include calcium, potassium, and vitamin D, all of which help keep bones strong and reduce the risk for bone fractures and breaks.

(Protein) Nuts and Seeds are good sources of what?

Nuts and seeds are good sources of protein, dietary fiber, minerals, and vitamin E

(Vegetable) What color vegetable should you eat the most?

a variety of colors

(Grains) Which of these grain products is available in both refined and whole grain varieties?

all of the above

(Grains)What is the best way to know that the bread you are buying is a whole-grain bread?

any ingredient includes the word "whole"

(Grains) What is the most common food from the Grain Group eaten in the United States?

bread

(Dairy) What important mineral is found in all foods in the dairy group?

calcium

(Vegetable) Which of these is a subgroup of vegetables?

dark-green

(Dairy) What is the name of the sugar found naturally in milk?

lactose

(Fruit)Fiber found in fruit is associated with which of the following health outcomes?

maintaining proper bowel function

(Protein) Should you wash or rinse raw meat or poultry before you cook it?

no

(Grains) About how much of the grains you eat should be whole grains?

one half

(Vegetable) About how much of your plate should be fruits and vegetables?

one half

(Fruit)Which of these foods is actually a fruit in plant biology?

pepper

(Grains) What food made from grains is pictured here?

pita bread

(Vegetable) Carrots, onions, and sweet potatoes are all vegetables and are what part of a plant?

root

(Protein) Foods in the Protein Foods Group provide protein, but which of these foods from that group is also a source of calcium?

sardines

(Protein) Eat seafood in place of meat or poultry twice a week.

true

(Protein) Most Americans get enough protein in their dates.

true

(Protein) Protein foods can contribute to sodium intake.

true

(Vegetable) Eating a diet with lots of vegetables and fruit is good for you.

true

(Protein) What food group are beans and peas counted in?

vegetable and protein

(Protein) Which food is a vegetarian choice in the Protein Foods Group?

vegetarian choices in the Protein Foods Group include beans and peas, nuts, nut butters, and soy products such as tofu, tempeh, and veggie burgers

(Vegetable) What vitamin gives carrots and sweet potatoes their orange color?

vitamin A

(Grains) Refined grains are grains that have been milled, a process that removes the bran and germ. This is done to give grains a life, but it also removes dietary fiber, iron, and many B vitamins. Which of these foods is a refined grain?

white rice

(Grains) Folate and folic acid are especially important for which of the following groups?

women of childbearing age

(Dairy) What dairy products contains a healthy bacteria (also called "probiotics")?

yogurt

(Fruits)Which of these foods is a source of vitamin C?

All fruits and vegetables contain some amount of vitamin C- an important nutrient that is needed for the growth and repair of tissues in all parts of your body

(Dairy) Which of these is a calcium option for people who are lactose intolerant?

All of the options above contain little or no lactose and can therefore help decrease the symptoms of lactose intolerance, while still providing necessary calcium

(Fruit)Which of the following counts as part of the Fruit Group?

Any fruit or 100% fruit juice counts as part of the Fruit Group. Fruits may be fresh, canned, frozen, or dried, and may be whole, cut-up, or pureed.'

(Fruits)What do fruits have that make them sweet?

fructose

(Fruit) Potassium is a nutrient that many Americans don't get enough of. Which of the following is a good fruit source of this mineral known to help regulate blood pressure?

Potassium is a nutrient found in a wide variety of foods - from all the fruits listed above to some beans, vegetables, fish, and low-fat yogurt, and milk, too

(Grains) Many people do not eat the recommended amount of whole grains. To eat more whole grain foods, you should just add more of them to what you already eat.

false

(Grains) The Grains Group could also be called the Carbohydrate Group because all foods that contain carbohydrates are in the Grains Group.

false

(Protein) All adults need the same amount of food from the Protein Foods Group.

false

(Vegetable) You should only eat raw vegetables because if you can cook vegetables, all of the vitamins are "cooked away".

false

(Dairy) What type of milk is recommended for adults?

fat-free (skim)

(Fruit) What nutrients can you get from eating whole fruit that is not usually found in juice?

fiber

(Fruit)Fruits are sources of which of the following?

folate

(Vegetable) Which of these foods is actually a fruit in plant biology?

tomatoes

(Fruit) Eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables as part of an overall healthy diet may protect against certain types of cancer

true

(Grains) Any food made from wheat, rice, oats, cornmeal, barley, or another cereal grain is in the Grains Group.

true