Question

What are the five food groups recommended by the USDA’s MyPlate Food Guidance System?

A. fruits, grains, oil, salt, vegetables
B. fruits, grains, dairy, salt, vegetables
C. fruits, grains, protein, dairy, vegetables
D. grains, protein, dairy, oil, vegetables

Answer 1

I believe the answer is: C. fruits, grains, protein, dairy, vegetables

USDA’s MyPlate Food Guidance System is aimed to fulfill both our macronutrients (protein, carbohydrates, and Fat) and our micronutrients (minerals and vitamins).

Grains and protein contained the most substance to fulfill our macronutrient needs and fruits, vegetables, and dairy contained the most substance to fulfill our micronutrients.

Answer 2

I think the correct answer from the choices listed above is option C. The five food groups recommended by the USDA’s My Plate Food Guidance System are fruits, grains, protein, dairy, vegetables. This recommendation is said to be sufficient in providing the needed vitamins and minerals daily.