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

question 39

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.
Which food recommendation would you expect the dietitian to give?

• A) Consume two cups per day of whole milk or its equivalent.
• B) Consume more refined grains.
• C) Eat fresh fruit as snacks.
• D) Choose foods with more saturated fat and less with monounsaturated fat.
• E) Have a cookie every day as a treat.

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Definitions:

Epidermal Outgrowths

Structures like hair, feathers, or scales that develop from the epidermis, the outer layer of skin, in various organisms.

Plasmodesmata

Microscopic channels traversing the cell walls of plant cells and some algal cells, enabling transport and communication between them.

Trichomes

Hair-like outgrowths on plants that serve various functions, including protection against herbivores and insulating against frost.

Epidermal Outgrowths

Extensions of the epidermis, such as hair, feathers, or scales, serving various protective, sensory, and insulation roles.