Nutrition, comfort and end of lifeQuestion 389 of 1700

On the My Plate guide, about how much of the plate should be fruits and vegetables?

  1. About half
  2. About one quarter
  3. About one third
  4. About three quarters
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Correct answer: About half

Half the plate is fruits and vegetables. Grains and protein are each about 25%.

Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 6.2: Nutrition and Fluid Needs

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026