Tabitha is a 19-year-old African American who wants to follow recommendations of the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. According to the guidelines, Tabitha should
A. reduce her sodium intake to 2500 mg/day.
B. take a dietary supplement that contains vitamin A daily.
C. limit her intake of added sugars to less than 10% of her total caloric intake.
D. drink at least two servings of alcohol daily.
Answer: C
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