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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)
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Vegetables
Vegetables

Wheat
Wheat

Milk
Milk

Meat
Meat

Dairy
Dairy

Fruits
Fruits

Grains
Grains

Proteins

1 answer

According to the USDA, the five food groups are:

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

Therefore, the correct options from your list that are considered one of the five food groups are:

  • Vegetables
  • Milk (part of Dairy)
  • Meat (part of Proteins)
  • Fruits
  • Grains

So, the applicable options you would choose are:

  • Vegetables
  • Milk
  • Meat
  • Fruits
  • Grains

Dairy refers specifically to milk and its products, so it is covered by the option "Milk".

"Proteins" as a separate option is typically included as part of the Protein food group, so it could also be considered valid if looking for that pathway.

The term "Wheat" is not considered a separate food group but is a type of grain, and therefore would fall under "Grains".