While in College, Rachael Gained Several Pounds of Body Fat

question 20

Multiple Choice

While in college, Rachael gained several pounds of body fat. She wants to use the recommendations of the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans to achieve a healthy body weight. According to these guidelines, she should

• A) consume fewer potassium-rich foods.
• B) increase her intake of protein-rich foods.
• C) become more physically active.
• D) eat grapefruit and other foods that increase the metabolic rate.

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