Apple: Fruit
Banana: Fruit
Orange: Fruit
Strawberries: Fruit
Grapes: Fruit
Raisins: Fruit (dried)
Watermelon: Fruit
Blueberries: Fruit
Carrot: Vegetable
Broccoli: Vegetable
Spinach: Vegetable
Corn on the cob: Vegetable (starchy)
Potato: Vegetable (starchy)
Tomato: Botanically a fruit, counted as a vegetable in nutrition
Lettuce: Vegetable
Peas: Vegetable
Bell pepper: Vegetable
Bread: Grains
Rice: Grains
Oatmeal: Grains
Pasta: Grains
Tortilla: Grains
Cereal: Grains
Popcorn: Grains (whole grain)
Chicken: Protein
Beef: Protein
Fish: Protein
Eggs: Protein
Beans: Protein (also vegetable group)
Peanut butter: Protein
Tofu: Protein
Almonds: Protein (nuts)
Lentils: Protein (also vegetable group)
Milk: Dairy
Cheese: Dairy
Yogurt: Dairy
Fortified soy milk: Dairy group alternative
Butter: Fats and oils; not in the dairy group
Olive oil: Oils
Candy: Extra: eat only sometimes
Soda: Extra: eat only sometimes
Chips: Extra: eat only sometimes
What does MyPlate show?: A plate divided into fruits, vegetables, grains, protein and dairy
How much of your plate should be fruits and vegetables?: About half
Why eat grains?: They give energy and fiber
Why eat fruits?: They give vitamins, fiber and natural sugar
Why eat vegetables?: They give vitamins, minerals and fiber
Why eat protein foods?: They help build and repair the body
Why eat dairy?: It gives calcium for strong bones and teeth
Go, Grow, Glow foods: Go: energy foods; Grow: body-building foods; Glow: protective foods
What did the Food Guide Pyramid get replaced with?: MyPlate, in 2011
Whole grain bread vs white bread: Whole grain has more fiber and nutrients
Frozen vegetables: Count as vegetables and keep their nutrients
100 percent fruit juice: Counts as fruit but has less fiber than whole fruit
Which group do nuts belong to?: Protein
Which group does ice cream belong to?: Dairy-based but a treat with added sugar
Which group is rice in?: Grains
Which group is cottage cheese in?: Dairy
Which group is salmon in?: Protein
Which group is cucumber in?: Vegetable
Which group is a pear in?: Fruit

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