The Purpose of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and MyPlate

question 14

Multiple Choice

The purpose of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and MyPlate is to encourage people to do all of the following,except

• A)increase physical activity and reduce time spent in sedentary behaviors.
• B)maintain appropriate calorie balance throughout each stage of life.
• C)eat a variety of vegetables.
• D)stop eating carbohydrates.
• E)increase fruit intakE.

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Definitions:

Peripheral

Refers to devices or units that are external to the central processing unit of a computer but connected to it, enhancing its capabilities.

Vascular

Pertaining to blood vessels or the transport system for blood flow in the body.

Parasympathetic

refers to the part of the autonomic nervous system that conserves energy as it slows the heart rate, increases intestinal and gland activity, and relaxes sphincter muscles in the gastrointestinal tract.

Skeletal

Pertains to the skeleton or bony framework of the body, which supports and gives shape to the body.