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?

A. Consumers Union B. American Medical Association C. USDA D. Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

2. The guidelines were designed to focus on which of these?

A. Limiting calories B. Preventing disease C. Eating a varied diet D. Learning about food groups

3. Which of these equals 1 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

4. How many cups of vegetables do the guidelines suggest each day?

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

5. Which of these equals 1 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

6. 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

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?

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