The Food Guide Pyramid Is Scheduled to Undergo Changes by the USDA

question 6

Multiple Choice

The Food Guide Pyramid is scheduled to undergo changes by the USDA due to

• A) newer understanding of proper nutrition
• B) epidemic numbers of overweight people in the United States
• C) considerations for the aging population
• D) addition of dietary supplements to the pyramid

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Definitions:

Phylogenetic Trees

Diagrams that represent the evolutionary relationships among various biological species or other entities, based upon similarities and differences in their physical or genetic characteristics.

Systematists

Systematists are scientists who study the classification and evolutionary relationships among organisms, organizing them into systems of taxonomy.

Evolutionary Relationships

Descriptions of how different species are connected to each other through common ancestors, detailing the path of divergence and speciation.

Convergent Evolution

A process where organisms not closely related independently evolve similar traits as a result of having to adapt to similar environments or ecological niches.