Dairy Quiz — Test Your MyPlate Food Group Knowledge

Dairy Quiz

Test your knowledge of the dairy group, its key nutrients, and low-fat choices, based on USDA MyPlate guidance.

1. What important mineral is found in all foods in the Dairy Group?

• Vitamin C
• Riboflavin
• Calcium
• Fiber

2. Milk is the only food that contains calcium.

• True
• False

3. All products made from milk are part of the Dairy Group.

• True
• False

4. How many cup-equivalents from foods in the Dairy Group are recommended for adults each day?

• 1 cup
• 2 cups
• 3 cups
• 4 cups

5. Adults do not need foods from the Dairy Group, only growing children and athletes do.

• True
• False

6. What type of milk is recommended for adults?

• Whole milk
• 2% reduced-fat milk
• Fat-free (skim)
• Cream

7. What type of milk is recommended for infants less than 6 months old?

• None of the milks are recommended. Only breast milk or formula
• Almond milk
• Skim milk
• Whole milk

8. What is the name of the sugar found naturally in milk?

• Fructose
• Lactose
• Sucrose
• Glucose

9. Which of these dairy products contains a healthy bacteria (also called "probiotics")?

• Butter
• Yogurt
• Whole milk
• Cream cheese

10. Which of these is a calcium option for people who are lactose intolerant?

• Lactose-free milk
• Calcium-fortified soy beverage
• Hard cheeses like cheddar and Swiss
• All of the above

The basics

The dairy group includes milk, yogurt, cheese, and lactose-free milk, plus calcium-fortified soy beverages, and is a leading source of calcium for building and maintaining strong bones. Products made from milk that keep little or no calcium — such as butter, cream, and cream cheese — are not counted in the group. MyPlate recommends about 3 cup-equivalents of dairy a day for most adults and suggests choosing fat-free (skim) or low-fat options to get the nutrients with less saturated fat. People who are lactose intolerant can still meet their calcium needs through lactose-free milk, fortified soy beverages, or naturally lower-lactose hard cheeses.

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