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The Dietary Guidelines for Americans

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans helps people ages ____________ make healthy choices about food and beverages in their daily lives.

a)

2 and older

b)

1 to 65

c)

2 to 100

d)

2 to 100

2.

The DGA are updated how often?

a)

5 years

b)

10 years

c)

2 years

d)

12 months

3.

The DGA helps Americans do which of the following? (check all that apply)

a)

make smart food choices

b)

get enough physical activity

c)

live healthier lives

d)

make lots of money

4.

________________ refers to the combination of ALL foods and beverages a person consumes regularly over time.

a)

Individual nutrients

b)

Eating patterns

c)

Fad diets

d)

MyPlate

5.

The DGA recommend Americans...

"Focus on variety, nutrient-dense foods, and amount."

a)

True

b)

False

6.

The DGA recommend Americans...

"Limit calories from added sugars and saturated fats, and reduce sodium intake."

a)

True

b)

False

7.

The DGA recommend Americans....

"Shift to healthier food and beverage choices."

a)

True

b)

False

8.

The DGA recommend Americans...

"Support healthy eating patterns for all."

a)

True

b)

False

9.

The DGA recommend Americans....

"Never eat meat"

a)

True

b)

False

10.

The current DGA food graphic is called what?

a)

Food Pyramid

b)

MyFood Pyramid

c)

MyPlate

d)

MyActivity Pyramid