Which of the following is NOT characteristic of the USDA Food Patterns?

a. They place most foods into one of five groups
b. The nutrients of greatest concern include iron, chromium, and vitamin B12
c. They can be used with great flexibility once their intent is understood
d. They specify that a certain quantity of food be consumed from each group, based upon energy intake


b

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