URMC / Encyclopedia / Content Search Encyclopedia What Do You Know About Dietary Guidelines? Take this quiz to learn about the latest 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. 1. The Dietary Guidelines were developed to teach Americans about the food groups in a healthy diet. Which of these organizations created the guidelines? You didn't answer this question. You answered The correct answer is The USDA also developed the Food Pyramid and the Four Food Groups. The 2020-2025 dietary guidelines are more specific than either of these earlier plans. You can find them at MyPlate.gov A. Consumers UnionB. American Medical AssociationC. USDAD. Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics 2. The guidelines were designed to focus on which of these? You didn't answer this question. You answered The correct answer is Studies show that eating a variety of healthy foods may help protect against heart disease and some cancers. Healthy eating includes adding a variety of foods in your diet and watching portion sizes. A. Limiting caloriesB. Preventing diseaseC. Eating a varied dietD. Learning about food groups 3. Which of these equals 1 cup in the milk group? You didn't answer this question. You answered The correct answer is It's important to know what makes up a cup (or an ounce for grains and meats). This make sure that you get the recommended amount of each food group. Fruits and vegetable amounts are also measured as cups in the guidelines. A. 8 ounces of yogurtB. 8 ounces of milkC. ⅓ cup shredded cheddar cheeseD. All of the above 4. How many cups of vegetables do the guidelines suggest each day? You didn't answer this question. You answered The correct answer is The guidelines say that a 2,000-calorie diet for an adult should include at least 2-1/2 cups of vegetables. You might have a different amount if you need more or fewer calories. Amounts also vary by age and gender. Your diet should include dark green leafy vegetables, red and orange vegetables, dry peas and beans, starchy vegetables, and other vegetables such as asparagus, cabbage, mushrooms, and zucchini. A. 1B. 2C. 2 to 3D. 4 or more 5. Which of these equals 1 cup from the vegetable group? You didn't answer this question. You answered The correct answer is You can buy vegetables raw, canned, or frozen. All have nutrients. A. 1 cup of raw vegetablesB. 1 cup cooked vegetablesC. 2 cups raw leafy greensD. Any of the above 6. Dry beans, eggs, and nuts are in which food group? You didn't answer this question. You answered The correct answer is Beans, eggs, and nuts are good protein sources, just like meat, fish, and poultry. They are also high in fiber and nutrients such as potassium and folate. Beans and peas can also count in the vegetable group. A. Meat and meat alternativesB. Milk and milk productsC. Bread and cerealD. None of the above 7. 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? You didn't answer this question. You answered The correct answer is Other foods that are mostly oil include mayonnaise, salad dressings, and soft margarine. A. WalnutsB. OlivesC. AvocadosD. All of the above Your score was: Medical Reviewers: Novick, Tara BSN, MSN Trevino, Heather, BSN, RNC