Connie is satisfied with her weight but would like to improve her eating habits. She typically has several slices of toast and a
large coffee for breakfast, a turkey sandwich and chips or sausage pizza for lunch, and a pasta dish with baked chicken or pork chops for supper. She often has an evening snack of fat-free pudding or yogurt. She drinks unsweetened iced tea, regular colas, water, and an occasional glass of milk. Connie could adjust her diet closer to that recommended by the USDA MyPlate food guidance system by increasing her daily servings of all of the following EXCEPT Select one: a. whole grains. b. vegetables. c. refined sugars. d. fresh fruit.
Connie's diet is rich in refined sugars, mainly because she eats many processed products that often have high amounts of sugar. Connie needs to balance her diet with healthier products that can promote better nutrition for her body and automatically make her healthier. The best option for Connie is to add whole grains, vegetables and fresh fruits to her diet.
