How can an adolescent plan a vegetarian diet that is in line with the DRIs and Dietary Guidelines for Americans?
A)By focusing on a vegan diet
B)By ensuring adequate legumes, nuts, and whole grains
C)By including fish
D)By including eggs and dairy foods

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By including eggs and dairy foods, a vegetarian can be assured that the diet includes adequate vitamin B₁₂, calcium, and vitamin D.Diets that do not include these foods tend to be inadequate in these nutrients as well as zinc and iron.Unless the bones are eaten with the fish, which is not common across all cultures, only adding fish will not provide adequate calcium in the diet.

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