Which recommendations for daily food intake is correct for older adults according to the Food Guide Pyramid for Older Adults from Tufts University?

Question

a. Three 8-ounce glasses of water
b. Two servings of deep-colored fruit
c. Four or more servings of high-quality protein
d. One or two servings of brightly colored vegetables
e. Three or more servings of low-fat or nonfat dairy products
f. Six or more servings of fortified, enriched, or whole grain foods

Answer 1

B, E, F
a. a. Incorrect. The Tufts' food pyramid recommends eight 8-ounce glasses of fluid in the form of water, milk, soup, and so on.
b. b. Correct. The pyramid recommends two or more servings of deep-colored fruit.
c. c. Incorrect. The pyramid recommends two or more servings of protein.
d. d. Incorrect. The pyramid recommends three or more servings of brightly colored vege-tables.
e. e. Correct. Tufts recommends three or more servings of low-fat or nonfat dairy products such as milk and yogurt.
f. f. Correct. The pyramid recommends six or more servings of whole, enriched, or forti-fied grain products such as brown rice and whole grain cereal and bread.