Test your knowledge at selecting which group these hard to classify foods belong.
Correct, popcorn is in the Grain group. Choose ones that are lower in fat and salt.
No, that is not correct. Popcorn is in the Grain group. Choose popcorns that are lower in fat and salt to limit empty calories.
Correct! Pickles are high in sodium (salt) even though are made from cucumbers.
No, pickles are an empty calorie food. They are high in sodium (salt) even though are made from cucumbers.
Correct! Tomatoes are in the Vegetable group. This is a tough one since scientifically tomatoes are fruits. Americans eat tomatoes as vegetables so MyPlate classifies them as such.
Incorrect. This is a tough one since scientifically tomatoes are fruits. Americans eat tomatoes as vegetables so MyPlate classifies them as such.
Correct! Avocado is in the Vegetable group. About 1/8 of an avocado is a serving.
Incorrect. This is a tough one since botanically avocado is a fruit. Americans eat avocado as vegetables so MyPlate classifies them as such.
Correct! While it's important to drink water each day in response to thirst and for hydration, water does not belong to any food group, nor is it an empty calorie beverage.
Incorrect. While it's important to drink water each day in response to thirst and for hydration, water does not belong to any food group, nor is it an empty calorie beverage.
Incorrect. Eggs are from hens so they belong in the Protein group.
Incorrect. While eggs are often sold in the dairy aisle with milk and yogurt, eggs are from hens so they belong in the Protein group..
Correct! Eggs are from hens and contain a lot of protein as well as other nutrients, so they are classified in the Protein group.
Correct! Beans such as pinto, lima, split pea and lentil have been placed in two food groups: Protein and Vegetables. This is particularly important for vegetarians who consume beans as a primary protein and iron source.
Incorrect. Beans such as pinto, lima, split pea and lentil are usually thought of as a Protein. MyPlate puts them in two food groups: Protein and Vegetables so either answer would be correct.
Incorrect. Even though they are derived from meat, both count as empty calories. Bacon primarily provides fat, and beef jerky is high in sodium (salt).
Correct! Both are derived from meat, but they count as empty calories. Bacon primarily provides fat, and beef jerky is high in sodium (salt).