The nurse is helping a client develop some menus based on MyPlate for a 1200-calorie diet. Which of the following is the better option based on the 1200 cal/day?

Question

A) 3 oz of baked chicken breast, 1 cup of strawberries, 1.5 cups of steamed broccoli, and 4 oz of rice pilaf
B) 2 oz of hamburger patty, 1 cup of cottage cheese, 1 cup of skim milk, 1 cup of mixed vegetables, and 2 slices of sourdough bread
C) 1.5 cups of corn, 1.5 cups of watermelon, 1 cup of milk, and 4 oz of buffalo chicken wings
D) 1 cup of green beans, 1 cup of raw carrot and celery sticks, 1 cup of raspberries with 1 teaspoon of honey, and 5 oz of fried chicken strips

Answer 1

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Feedback:
The MyPlate 1200-calorie diet recommends the following: 4 oz grains, 1.5 cups vegetables, 1 cup fruit, 2 cups milk, 3 oz protein, and 3 teaspoon oil. The menu of baked chicken breast, strawberries, broccoli, and rice pilaf fits the recommendations the best.