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CEN Practice Exam (Certified Emergency Nurse)

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You are helping out at a local health fair when a patient admits to you that he does not eat a well-balanced diet.  He asks about the Food Pyramid.  Which of the following would be a correct statement about the Food Guide Pyramid?

  1. 6 to 11 servings of bread, cereal, pasta, or rice a day
  2. 2 to 3 servings of vegetables a day
  3. 4 to 5 servings of milk, yogurt or cheese a day
  4. 4 to 6 servings of meat, poultry, fish, dry beans or nuts a day
  5. The Food Pyramid was replaced
Explanation

Answer: E - In 2011, the food pyramid was replaced by the USDA's MyPlate. The colorful plate is divided into four sections — one for fruit, veggies, protein and grains, and has a circle for dairy in the corner.

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The old Food Pyramid recommended the following:

The correct diet to recommend based on the Food Guide Pyramid would include 6 to 11 servings of bread, cereal, pasta or rice a day. Vegetables is 3 to 5 servings, diary products is 2 to 3, and meat and beans is 2 to 3 per day.

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