HUMAN NUTRITION

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Name the USDA MyPlate five food groups:
A
protein, dairy, vegetables, grains, fiber
B
protein, dairy, vegetables, grains, fruits
C
protein, vegetables, water, grains, fruits
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -As the MyPlate icon shows, the five food groups are Fruits, Vegetables, Grains, Protein Foods, and Dairy. The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans emphasizes the importance of an overall healthy eating pattern with all five groups as key building blocks, plus oils.

Detailed explanation-2: -Adults should consume 1.5–2 cup-equivalents of fruits and 2–3 cup-equivalents of vegetables daily.

Detailed explanation-3: -About the beans, peas, and lentils subgroups Both the vegetable and protein food groups provide the body with important nutrition to keep us healthy. For more information, visit the vegetables page and the protein foods page.

Detailed explanation-4: -Fruit. Grain ( cereal ) foods, mostly wholegrain and / or high cereal fibre varieties. Lean meat and poultry, fish, eggs, tofu, nuts and seeds and legumes/beans. Milk, yoghurt, cheese and / or their alternatives ( mostly reduced fat ) Vegetables and legumes / beans.

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