Part C - LO 5, Explain How to Use the USDA Food Patterns to Design a Healthful Diet Nutrient-dense foods provide the highest amount of nutrients for the fewest number of Calories. Choosing nutrient-dense foods is a helpful strategy for achieving a healthful diet. Which of the following represent recommendations within the USDA Food Patterns to help Americans consume more healthful foods and nutrients? Select all that apply. Instead of a cheeseburger with French fries, choose a cheeseburger with fried onion rings. Instead of 4 oz fast-food fried chicken, choose baked, boneless chicken breasts. Instead of .5 cup strawberry ice cream, choose .5 cup low-fat, unsweetened yogurt with 2 fresh strawberries. Instead of 2 cups iceberg lettuce, choose 2 cups kale and spinach. Instead of .5 cup black beans, choose .5 cup pinto beans.
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Instead of a cheeseburger with French fries, choose a cheeseburger with fried onion rings: This option does not represent a healthier choice, as both French fries and fried onion rings are high in unhealthy fats and calories. Show more…
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