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

question 71

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. David's first question is "Can you help us figure out what foods to feed Zoe that will prevent chronic diseases in her future?" Julia seems concerned about how to make sure Zoe gets enough essential nutrients. Imagine you are the dietitian. Using the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the MyPlate tool, answer the following questions.
To prevent the risk of chronic disease in adulthood, what practice would you recommend?

• A) Reduce time spent in sedentary behaviors.
• B) Increase solid fats and reduce oils.
• C) Eat primarily cruciferous vegetables.
• D) Eat one serving of oatmeal with one-half cup whole milk every day for breakfast.
• E) Limit intake of oranges and grapefruits due to high acid content.

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