Amy's favorite foods are mostly high-fat, high-sugar processed foods, and her blood cholesterol is higher than recommended. This increases her risk of a heart attack. When she decides to try healthier eating, Amy needs to

A) stop eating her favorite foods and eat only fruits and vegetables.
B) eat her favorite foods in moderation by limiting the portion size and number of servings.
C) eat any vegetable whenever she has a high-fat, high-sugar food.
D) develop and use a system of punishments whenever she eats her favorite foods.


Answer: B

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