Nutrition Awareness and MyPlate Tips

Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue discusses the abundance of nutrition information and the confusion it causes. The USDA aims to simplify better eating habits to combat chronic diseases. The MyPlate initiative and the Start Simple campaign offer easy tips to improve daily food choices, promoting overall health and well-being.

What is one of the main reasons people find nutrition information confusing?

• Too much conflicting information

• Limited availability of resources

• Lack of information

• High cost of healthy food

What percentage of American adults have one or more preventable chronic diseases?

• About two-thirds

• About one-third

• About half

• About a quarter

What is the main goal of the 'Start Simple with MyPlate' campaign?

• To offer easy steps for better food choices

• To promote expensive health foods

• To provide complex diet plans

• To eliminate all unhealthy foods

Where can you find the 'Start Simple with MyPlate' campaign?

• Nutrition dot net

• USDA dot com

• Choose MyPlate dot gov

• MyPlate dot org

Which of the following is a simple tip provided by the MyPlate team?

• Avoid all fats

• Only eat fruits

• Eliminate all carbs

• Make half of your grains whole

What is a suggested alternative to satisfy sweet cravings?

• Ice cream

• Candy

• Fruit

• Soda