Explain how the Dietary Guidelines for Americans can be used to promote healthy eating
What will be an ideal response?
The Dietary Guidelines emphasize following a healthy, plant-based diet to maintain a healthy weight and reduce the risk for chronic disease by limiting intake, of added sugars, saturated fats, sodium, cholesterol, and caffeine. Healthy eating emphasizes consuming the right amount of food from a variety of food groups to provide an adequate intake of nutrients and a moderate level of energy. Choosing nutrient-dense and low-energy-dense foods ensures a diet high in nutrient content and low enough in energy to prevent weight gain.
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a. one b. two c. three d. four
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Fill in the blank with correct word
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A) 4.5-6.5 pounds. B) 2.5-3.5 pounds. C) 6-8 pounds. D) 3-5 pounds.