Review Chapter 4 of the Dietary Guidelines 2020-2025 – download the PDF at https://www.dietaryguidelines.gov/resources/2020-2025-dietary-guidelines-online-materials
After reviewing the information in Chapter 4 discuss the following:
1) According to Figure 4-1 (p. 97), many foods are being consumed above or below the goal. Explain 2 food group/dietary components that you are consuming in excess and 2 food group/dietary components that you are not consuming enough according to the recommendation. Explain how you could modify your behavior to reach the recommended goal AND how you compare to the average adult in Figure 4-1.
2) Then refer to Table 4-1 (p. 96), choose 1 food group that you have trouble meeting the recommendation, AND discuss the recommendations for 1 “special consideration” group (pp. 101-104).
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Examine Chapter 4 of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020-2025 – The PDF can be found at https://www.dietaryguidelines.gov/resources/2020-2025-dietary-guidelines-online-materials.
Following a review of the information in Chapter 4, discuss the following:
1) Many items are ingested above or below the objective, according to Figure 4-1 (p. 97). Explain two food groups/dietary components that you consume in excess and two food groups/dietary components that you do not consume in sufficient quantities according to the advice. Explain how you might change your behavior to achieve the desired objective, as well as how you compare to the average adult in Figure 4-1.
2) Then, using Table 4-1 (p. 96), select one food category for which you are having difficulty meeting the recommendation AND discuss the recommendations for one “special consideration” group (pp. 101-104).
