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Which of the following are considered one of the five food groups according to the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)?

Choose all that apply

(5 points)
Responses

Meat
Meat

Milk
Milk

Proteins
Proteins

Vegetables
Vegetables

Grains
Grains

Fruits
Fruits

Dairy
Dairy

Wheat

1 answer

According to the USDA, the five food groups are:

  1. Fruits
  2. Vegetables
  3. Grains
  4. Protein (which includes meat, poultry, fish, beans, peas, nuts, and seeds)
  5. Dairy

Based on your options, the following are considered one of the five food groups:

  • Meat (part of the Protein group)
  • Milk (part of the Dairy group)
  • Vegetables
  • Grains
  • Fruits
  • Dairy

Wheat is not a separate food group but falls under the Grains category.

So the correct responses are:

  • Meat
  • Milk
  • Vegetables
  • Grains
  • Fruits
  • Dairy