Vignette #2 Julia and David Are New Parents of a 13-Year-Old

question 83

Multiple Choice

Vignette #2 Julia and David are new parents of a 13-year-old girl, Zoe. They want to make sure they are feeding her the most nutritious diet possible. Julia makes an appointment with a registered dietitian at Zoe's pediatrician's office. The first thing David asks the dietitian is "Please help us figure out what foods to feed Zoe that will help prevent chronic diseases in her future." Julia seems concerned about how to make sure Zoe gets enough essential nutrients. Imagine you are the dietitian. Thinking about the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010 and the MyPlate tool, answer the following questions. Julia and David like to have a beer or glass of wine when they get home from work. The beer and wine contribute _____ to their diets.

• A) no calories
• B) sweets
• C) oils
• D) empty calories

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