The nurse asks a member of the nutrition class to state the basic messages of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. What would they include in their answer? Select all that apply
A) Always read the food label.
B) Manage weight by calorie balancing.
C) Prevent obesity with physical activity.
D) Reduce intake of saturated fats, sugars, and alcohol.
E) Do not worry about empty calories.
B, C, D
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The Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010 have several key recommendations. Several of them include balancing calories to manage weight; reducing obesity through physical activity; and reducing consumption of sodium, empty calories, sugars, saturated fatty acids, and trans fat. Individuals should be aware of empty calories and make conscious decisions when eating them.
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