Which lunch is best for a healthy 65-year-old who lives independently?
A) 6 oz of chicken noodle soup, 6 saltine crackers with 2 tablespoons of butter, 3/4 cup of ice cream, and 12 oz of diet soda
B) 3 oz of hamburger, lettuce leaf, tomato slice, 1 slice of onion, 1 oz of processed cheese, 1 hamburger bun, 6 oz of French fries, and one 8-oz strawberry milkshake
C) 6 chicken nuggets, 1/4 cup of ketchup, 4 oz cup of applesauce, and one 4-inch slice pumpkin pie with whipped cream
D) 3 oz of tuna on whole wheat bread, 1 medium apple, and 8 oz of 2% milk
D
Feedback:
MyPlate for Older Adults encourages nutrient-dense food with a decrease in empty calorie foods that are high in solid fats or added sugar. The meal of tuna, whole wheat bread, apple, and milk is the better choice because it offers the more nutrient-dense meal. The other meal choices contain items that are high in solid fats and/or added sugar.
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