When using diet-planning tools such as the USDA Food Patterns, you should learn the definition of a serving size for the tool you're using, and then
A. eat as much as you're allowed to up to the serving size limit.
B. estimate your approximate food intake for each food group through the day.
C. compare it with the serving sizes of other tools or plans.
D. measure your food intake to determine if you are meeting the guidelines.
Answer: D
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