Nutrition: Concepts and Controversies
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ISBN: 9781133603184
Author: Frances Sizer, Ellie Whitney
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 2, Problem 15SC
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Whether evaluating any diet requires comparison with the total food amounts that it provides with those recommended by the USDA eating patterns.
Introduction:
The USDA food patterns have been developed for assisting individuals in meeting their dietary guidelines recommendations. It allows for flexibility regarding how a complete diet could be obtained.
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