Which Best Describes an Advantage of Using USDA Food Patterns

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which best describes an advantage of using USDA Food Patterns?

• A) ​They are a clear guide for preventing disease through nutrition
• B) ​They are comprehensive and contain information about macro- and micronutrients
• C) ​They can be paired with exercise analysis to promote weight loss
• D) ​They are easy to access and quantify food consumed from each of the major food groups
• E) ​They contain exchange lists for people with certain types of illness, such as diabetes

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Definitions:

Oil Immersion

A microscopy technique that involves placing a drop of oil on a slide to increase the resolution of the microscope by reducing light refraction.

Low-Power

Typically refers to a setting or mode of operation in devices that consume minimal electrical energy or to optical devices (like microscopes) using objective lenses with lower magnification.

Compound Light Microscope

An optical instrument that uses visible light and a system of lenses to magnify images of small samples.

Base

A substance that can accept hydrogen ions in a solution and has a pH greater than 7 in its aqueous form.