To determine the recommended daily vegetable intake for a person consuming 2,000 calories per day according to MyPlate, we need to evaluate the provided options.
1. 1 cup of salad greens and 4 cups of other vegetables daily: This option results in a total of 5 cups of vegetables daily.
2. 6 cups of salad greens daily: This option specifies only salad greens and totals 6 cups daily.
3. 2 1/2 cups of assorted vegetables daily: This option specifies a mixed amount of vegetables, totaling 2 1/2 cups daily.
4. 2 cups of beans and 3 cups of red and orange vegetables daily: This option results in a total of 5 cups of vegetables daily.
Among the options provided, the recommended amount for a person consuming 2,000 calories per day is:
2 1/2 cups of assorted vegetables daily
This aligns with the recommended vegetable intake for maintaining a balanced diet at this calorie level. Therefore, the correct answer is:
2 1/2 cups of assorted vegetables daily
