When planning a healthful diet using the USDA Eating Patterns, vegetarians should remember that: a. modifications are prohibited
so they must use another diet planning tool b. they will have difficulty meeting their needs if they only use the patterns given c. the vegetable group contains legumes, which can be counted as protein foods d. nuts and seeds are high in fat content and should be avoided e. all soy foods and soy milk have the same nutrient contents as dairy milk
<em>The correct option is c) the vegetable group contains legumes, which can be counted as protein foods.</em>
Explanation:
The USDA Food Patterns were formulated so that people could be helped in carrying out Dietary Guidelines recommendations. These Guidelines help people understand and identify the daily food which they shall consume. There are three basic lifestyles of diet which these guidelines describes:
1) The Healthy U.S.-Style Pattern
2) the Healthy Vegetarian Pattern
3) Healthy Mediterranean-Style Pattern
These guidelines also describe that legumes are an excellent food which shall be consumed by all vegetarians as they are an excellent source of proteins.
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