Dietary Guidelines Quiz : Healthline.com

In 2005, the U.S. government replaced the Food Guide Pyramid, which had been used for more than a decade. The food pyramid, in turn, had replaced the Four Food Groups. Find out how much you know about the new dietary guidelines and how they differ from the old food pyramid.

The Dietary Guidelines were developed to educate the American public about the food groups in a healthful diet. Which of these organizations developed the guidelines?

A. Consumers Union B. American Medical Association C. U.S. Department of Agriculture D. American Association of Registered Dietitians

The Dietary Guidelines were designed to focus attention on which of these?

A. Caloric restriction B. Disease prevention C. Variety in diet D. Identification of food groups

Most of your daily food should come from which one of these groups?

A. Meat and meat alternatives B. Vegetables C. Fruits D. Grains

The amount of milk and other dairy products recommended is listed in cups in the Dietary Guidelines. Which of these equals one cup in the milk group?

A. 8 ounces of yogurt B. 8 ounces of milk C. 1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese D. All of the above

How many cups of vegetables do the guidelines suggest per day?

A. 1 B. 2 C. 2 to 3 D. 4 or more

Which of these represents one cup from the vegetable group?

A. 1 cup of raw vegetables B. 1 cup cooked vegetables C. 2 cups raw leafy greens D. Any of the above

Dry beans, eggs and nuts are in which food group?

A. Meat and meat alternatives B. Milk and milk products C. Bread and cereal D. None of the above

The amount of oil you are allowed each day depends on your age, gender and amount of physical activity you get. Which of these foods is naturally high in oil?

A. Walnuts B. Olives C. Avocados D. All of the above

Dietary Guidelines Quiz

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