Servings in the Proteins Group of the USDA Food Patterns

question 18

Multiple Choice

Servings in the proteins group of the USDA Food Patterns are represented in

• A) grams.
• B) ounce-equivalents.
• C) percentages.
• D) Calories.

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Definitions:

Dry Fruit

a type of fruit where the outer layer becomes hard at maturity, protecting the seeds inside without using fleshy tissue.

Ovary

A female reproductive organ in animals and plants where ova or eggs are produced.

Carpels

The female reproductive organs of a flower, consisting of the stigma, style, and ovary.

Seed Dispersal

The mechanism by which seeds are spread away from the parent plant to reduce competition and promote species spread.