According to MyPlate, which two food groups should make up half of your plate?

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Responses

grains and fruits
grains and fruits

fruits and vegetables
fruits and vegetables

vegetables and protein
vegetables and protein

protein and frui

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According to MyPlate, the two food groups that should make up half of your plate are fruits and vegetables.

About how many cups of fruit does the USDA recommend eating each day?

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Responses

2 cups
2 cups

4 cups
4 cups

8 cups
8 cups

10 cups
10 cups

The USDA recommends eating 2 cups of fruit each day.

Which food would be a poor nutritional choice to make from its food group?

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Responses

apple pie – fruit
apple pie – fruit

cheddar cheese – dairy
cheddar cheese – dairy

salmon – protein
salmon – protein

sweet potato – vegetables

The food that would be a poor nutritional choice to make from its food group is apple pie – fruit. This is because apple pie is typically high in added sugars and fats, making it less nutritious than whole fruits.