Which recommendations for daily food intake is correct for older adults according to the MyPlate for Older Adults from Tufts University? (Select all that apply.)
a. Three 8-ounce glasses of water
b. Two servings of deep-colored fruit
c. Four or more servings of high-quality protein
d. One or two servings of brightly colored vegetables
e. Three or more servings of low-fat or non-fat dairy products
f. Six or more servings of fortified, enriched, or whole grain foods
B, E, F
The Tufts' food pyramid recommends two or more servings of deep-colored fruit, three or more servings of low-fat or nonfat dairy products such as milk and yogurt, and six or more servings of whole, enriched, or fortified grain products such as brown rice and whole grain cereal and bread.
The Tufts' food pyramid also recommends eight 8-ounce glasses of fluid in the form of water, milk, and soup, among others; two or more servings of protein; and three or more serv-ings of brightly colored vegetables.
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