What Do You Know About Dietary Guidelines?

In 2011, the federal government unveiled a new dietary icon called Choose My Plate, which reflects the updated nutritional guidelines published in the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Find out how much you know about the latest dietary guidelines by taking the following quiz.

1. The Dietary Guidelines were developed to educate the American public about the food groups in a healthy 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

2. 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

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

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

4. 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

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

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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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