What food groups are in this meal?
Test your knowledge at selecting which food groups are in the food items pictured.
Tip: There are 5 food groups plus empty-calorie foods. Extra foods are high in calories, fat, sodium (salt) or added sugar compared to nutrients for good health. They can add flavor to a meal and should be eaten in limited amounts.
Correct! This sandwich includes:
Dairy from Cheese
Vegetables from the Tomato and Lettuce
Grains from the Whole Wheat Bread
Protein from the Deli lunch meat
Correct! This sandwich includes:
Dairy from Cheese
Vegetables from the Tomato and Lettuce
Grains from the Whole Wheat Bread
Protein from the Deli lunch meat
Empty Calories if you add mayo, mustard or other condiment
Incorrect. This is a tough one since botanically tomato is a fruit. Americans eat avocado as vegetables so MyPlate classifies them as such.
Correct! This school lunch includes all 5 food groups
Dairy from the Milk
Vegetables from the Salad and Beans
Fruit from the Watermelon
Protein from the Hamburger and Beans (yes, beans count in either group)
Grains from the Bread
Empty Calories from the Salad dressing (shown on the bean salad)
No, try again. Hint: add more responses to your anser.