Nutrient-dense foods provide the highest amount of nutrients for the fewest number of Calories. Choosing nutrient-dense foods is
a helpful strategy for achieving a healthful diet. Which of the following represent recommendations within the USDA Food Patterns to help Americans consume more healthful foods and nutrients?
Select all that apply.
a. Instead of 4 oz fast-food fried chicken, choose baked, boneless chicken breasts.
b. Instead of a cheeseburger with French fries, choose a cheeseburger with fried onion rings.
c. Instead of .5 cup black beans, choose .5 cup pinto beans.
d. Instead of .5 cup strawberry ice cream, choose .5 cup low-fat, unsweetened yogurt with 2 fresh strawberries.
e. Instead of 2 cups iceberg lettuce, choose 2 cups kale and spinach.
