Which dietary category is recommended at 2% of the diet?

• A. Vegetables and fruits
• B. Protein
• C. Dairy
• D. Fats and oils

Answer: (D)

The idea being tested is how dietary proportions are allocated in a balanced diet. Fats and oils are kept as a small part of daily intake because they are highly energy-dense, so even small amounts can add a lot of calories. Recommending around 2% for fats and oils helps control total energy intake and limits saturated fat, while still providing essential fatty acids and fat-soluble vitamins when chosen wisely. The other categories—vegetables and fruits, protein, and dairy—are intended to make up larger shares because they supply fiber, vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients needed in greater amounts. So fats and oils sit at the tiny end of the spectrum, used sparingly, with the rest of the diet filled by the other food groups.