URMC / Encyclopedia / Content Search Encyclopedia What Do You Know About Dietary Guidelines? Find out how much you know about the latest 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans 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? You didn't answer this question. You answered The correct answer is The USDA had also developed the Food Pyramid and the Four Food Groups. The 2020-2025 guidelines are more specific than either of these earlier concepts and can be found at MyPlate.gov, a website maintained by the USDA. A. Consumers UnionB. American Medical AssociationC. USDAD. Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics 2. The Dietary Guidelines were designed to focus attention on which of these? You didn't answer this question. You answered The correct answer is Research has shown that eating a variety of healthy foods may help protect against heart disease and some cancers. Healthy eating also means including a variety of foods in your diet and watching portion sizes. A. Limiting caloriesB. Preventing diseaseC. Eating a varied dietD. Identifying food groups 3. 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? You didn't answer this question. You answered The correct answer is It's important to know what constitutes a cup (or an ounce for grains and meats) to ensure that you get the recommended amount of each food group. Fruits and vegetable amounts are also given 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 Dietary Guidelines say that a 2,000-calorie diet for an adult should include at least 2½ cups of vegetables. A person who should have more calories or fewer calories would need a different amount. 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 interchangeable with meat, fish, and poultry. Beans and peas are good protein sources. They are also high in fiber and nutrients such as potassium and folate. They 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 Poulson, Brittany, MDA RDN CD CDE