Author Question: For what purpose did the USDA develop the MyPlate as a consumer tool? a. to replace the USDA Food ... (Read 134 times)

saraeharris · **on:** Aug 20, 2018

For what purpose did the USDA develop the MyPlate as a consumer tool?
a. to replace the USDA Food Intake Pattern groups because they were outdated
b. to make sure that people who use computers don't get bored with written materials
c. to help consumers to understand and apply the USDA Food Intake Patterns
d. to replace the DRI nutrient intake standards
e. to make sure that people are able to meet their fruit and vegetable requirements

Question 2

When determining the amounts of foods from each group to eat using the USDA Food Intake Patterns, you need to remember that:
a. the recommended amounts will vary, depending on age, physical activity, and gender.
b. the recommended amounts are the same for all food groups to provide nutritional adequacy.
c. you can eat the same foods every day, as long as you are selecting from all food groups.
d. you should not eat more than the recommended amounts from each food group.
e. you have to use a correction factor of 1.5 for grains.