Dietary Guidelines for Americans (A Day)

How many mg of salt/sodium should we consume per day?

• 1300

• 6300

• 2300

• 4300

What does the phrase "balance your eating patterns" mean?

• Eating across all subgroups of the vegetable group.

• Eating a variety of fruits and vegetables.

• Making sure that you balance activity with calorie intake.

• Eating a variety of nutritious foods from all food groups.

What should you do if weight loss is your goal?

• consume and burn the same amount of calories.

• Cosume less calories than you burn.

• Consume more calories than you burn.

• None of the above.

How much fruit is recommended per day for a 2000 calorie diet?

• 2 cups

• 2 1/2 cups

• 3 cups

• 3 1/2 cups

What measurement would represent the amount of salt/sodium that is recommended per day?

• 1 Tablespoon

• 1 1/2 Tablespoons

• 1 teaspoon

• 1 1/2 teaspoons

To prevent gradual weight gain it is recommended that we make _____________?

• Small decreases in calories and increase physical activity.

• Large decreases in calories and increase physical activity.

• Decreases intake of food and beverage calories.

• Make small decreases in food and increases in physical activity.

How many cups of vegetables are recommended in a 2000 calorie diet?

• 1 cup

• 2 cuos

• 1 1/2 cups

• 2 1/2 cups

What percentage of calories per day is the recommended as fat intake to maintain a healthy diet?

• 20-35%

• 10-15%

• 10-20%

• 10-25%

How many ounces of whole grain products should be consumed per day?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

How much of your intake from the grains group per day should be whole grains?

• 1/4

• 1/3

• 1/2

• ALL