In which food group are legumes found?

In which food group are legumes found?
 
  a. dairy
  b. fruits
  c. grains
  d. protein
  e. oils

Q. 2

According to the USDA Food Patterns, which protein food should be most limited?
 
  a. shrimp
  b. baked beans
  c. peanut butter
  d. skinless chicken
  e. eggs

Q. 3

Which food item is a healthy choice for protein in the USDA Food Patterns?
 
  a. nuts
  b. bacon
  c. luncheon meats
  d. sweet potatoes
  e. marbled meats

Q. 4

How much fruit juice (100) is equivalent to 1 cup of fresh fruit?
 
  a. 1/4 cup
  b. 1/2 cup
  c. 1 cup
  d. 1 1/2 cups
  e. 2 cups

Q. 5

What two major nutrients are supplied by the fruit group?
 
  a. vitamins D and E
  b. vitamins A and C
  c. protein and calcium
  d. B vitamins and iron
  e. vitamin K and magnesium

Q. 6

Which recommendation is part of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?
 
  a. Balance kcalories.
  b. Limit protein foods intake.
  c. Practice good foot hygiene.
  d. Reduce seafood consumption.
  e. Become vegetarians.

Q. 7

What is an important feature of the food group subgroupings?
 
  a. Consuming a vegetable will provide only one major nutrient
  b. Consuming legumes supplies protein but not fiber or vitamins
  c. Consuming every subgroup every day is not necessary
  d. Consuming broccoli every day for a week to meet the vegetables group intake is acceptable
  e. Consuming dairy products is no longer recommended

Q. 8

Jamie, a vegetarian, is trying to plan a healthy diet according to the USDA Food Patterns. Which protein foods would be the best nutrient choices for one day?
 
  a. 2 pieces bacon, 1/2 can tuna, 2 pieces bread
  b. 1/2 cup rice, 2 tbsp low sugar jam or jelly, 2 pieces bread
  c. 1/2 cup black beans, 2 tbsp peanut butter, 1 c spinach
  d. 1 skinless chicken breast, 2 egg whites, meal replacement bar
  e. 1 egg, one cup leaf lettuce, 2 ounces fatty fish