The purpose of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and MyPlate is to encourage people to do all of the following EXCEPT:
A) increase physical activity and reduce time spent in sedentary behaviors.
B) maintain appropriate calorie balance throughout each stage of life.
C) eat a variety of vegetables.
D) stop eating carbohydrates.
E) vary intake of protein-containing foods.

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The purpose of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and MyPlate is to encourage people to increase physical activity, maintain appropriate calorie balance throughout each stage of life, eat a variety of vegetables, and vary intake of protein-containing foods. The guidelines do not recommend completely stopping the consumption of carbohydrates, as they are an important energy source for the body.

The Purpose of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and MyPlate