Which of the following are considered one of the five foods groups according to the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)?
proteins
vegtables
milk
dairy
wheat
meat
grains
fruits
According to the USDA, the following are considered one of the five food groups:
- Proteins (such as meat, poultry, seafood, nuts, seeds, and legumes)
- Vegetables
- Fruits
- Grains (such as wheat, rice, oats, cornmeal, and barley)
- Dairy products (such as milk, cheese, and yogurt)
According to the USDA, the five food groups are:
1. Fruits
2. Vegetables
3. Grains
4. Protein foods (includes meats, poultry, seafood, beans, peas, nuts, and seeds)
5. Dairy (includes milk, yogurt, and cheese)
Based on this, the correct options from the provided list are:
- Vegetables
- Milk
- Grains
- Meat
- Fruits
The five food groups according to the USDA are:
1. Fruits
2. Vegetables
3. Grains
4. Protein foods
5. Dairy
Now, let's determine which of the options you provided falls into these food groups:
- Proteins: Yes, proteins are a food group according to the USDA.
- Vegetables: Yes, vegetables are a food group as well.
- Milk: Yes, milk is considered a part of the dairy food group.
- Dairy: Yes, dairy products such as milk, cheese, and yogurt are part of this food group.
- Wheat: Although wheat is a component of many food products, it is not considered a separate food group. Wheat is classified under grains.
- Meat: Meat is included in the protein foods group.
- Grains: Grains are indeed one of the five food groups.
- Fruits: Fruits are also one of the food groups according to the USDA.
So, the options that are considered one of the five food groups are:
- Proteins
- Vegetables
- Milk
- Dairy
- Grains
- Fruits