Which of the following recommendations is an overarching guideline of the 2015-2020 version of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?

A. Increase your intake of vitamins and minerals. 
B. Incorporate whole grains into half of your meals
C. Reduce your intake of salt to lower your risk of hypertension
D. Follow a healthy eating pattern across the lifespan


Answer: D

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Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005 recommend limiting daily sodium intake to < 2300 mg, which is equivalent to:

a. 1 teaspoon. b. 2 teaspoons. c. 3 teaspoons. d. 4 teaspoons.

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a. as little fat as possible b. more fat from non-fried fish and less from shortening c. no more than 30% of total kcalories from any type of fat d. more fat from beef and whole milk and less from fish e. saturated in place of polyunsaturated fats

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