Which of the following is considered a holistic approach to food choices?
A) The carbonation in soft drinks is beneficial to health.
B) Vegetarian diets should be avoided because they limit options.
C) Avoid eating foods with preservatives.
D) Increase intake of natural sugar.
Ans: C
A holistic approach to food includes avoiding eating foods with preservatives and reducing or eliminating the amount of soft drinks consumed. It also recommends a vegetarian diet and reducing intake of refined and natural sugars.
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