Nutrition, comfort and end of lifeQuestion 1265 of 1700

On the My Plate guide, about how much of the plate should be grains?

  1. About 25 percent
  2. About half
  3. About 10 percent
  4. About 75 percent
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Correct answer: About 25 percent

Grains take about 25 percent, protein 25 percent, and fruits and vegetables about half.

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

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026