Meal Planning and Dietary Guidelines Quiz
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What is the recommended proportion of fruits and vegetables in the MyPlate Food Guidance System?

  • One-third plate must be fruits and vegetables
  • Two-thirds plate must be fruits and vegetables
  • One-quarter plate must be fruits and vegetables
  • Half plate must be fruits and vegetables (correct)

    • What is the equivalent of 1 exchange of vegetables?

  • 1 cup of raw or cooked vegetables or vegetable juice (correct)
  • 1 cup of raw leafy salad greens
  • 2 cups of raw leafy salad greens
  • 1/2 cup of raw or cooked vegetables or vegetable juice

    • How should the quantity of fruit be consumed according to dietary recommendations?

  • All of the daily quantity should be consumed as natural fruits
  • All of the daily quantity should be consumed as 100% fruit juice
  • Three-quarters of the daily quantity should be consumed as natural fruits and one-quarter as 100% fruit juice
  • Half of the daily quantity should be consumed as natural fruits and the other half can be 100% fruit juice (correct)

    • What is the key difference between whole grains and refined grains?

    <p>Whole grains contain the entire grain kernel including the bran, germ, and endosperm, while refined grains have been milled to remove the bran and germ</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) in terms of food consumption?

    <p>Lowering sodium, saturated fatty acids (SFA), and added sugar intake</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Whole grains contain more fiber and nutrients than refined grains

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The MyPlate Food Guidance System recommends consuming fat-free or low-fat (1%) milk

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The amount of fruit juice consumed should be equal to the amount of natural fruits consumed

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Grains group includes whole grains and enriched grains

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) recommend reducing the consumption of sugary drinks

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

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