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Nutri ti on Nutrition
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Objectives
After reading this chapter,
you will be able to
describe the Dietary Guidelines for
Americans and explain how you can
use them to improve your diet.
describe MyPlate.
explain the food groups and the nutri-
ents they contain.
rate your diet using the Dietary Guide-
lines for Americans and MyPlate.
plan meals using the Dietary Guide-
lines for Americans and MyPlate.
New Terms
Dietary Guidelines for Americans: a
set of recommendations that can help you
choose a nutritious diet.
nutrient-dense foods: foods that provide
a large amount of vitamins and minerals
compared to the calories.
empty-calorie foods: foods that provide
small amounts of vitamins and minerals
per calorie.
MyPlate: a tool that displays key parts of
a nutritious diet.
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Study the Key Terms by
completing crossword
puzzles, matching
exercises, and e-flash
cards at the website.
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