Vignette #2 Julia and David Are New Parents of a 13-Year-Old

Vignette #2 Julia and David are new parents of a 13-year-old girl, Zoe. They want to make sure they are feeding her the most nutritious diet possible. Julia makes an appointment with a registered dietitian at Zoe's pediatrician's office. The first thing David asks the dietitian is "Please help us figure out what foods to feed Zoe that will help prevent chronic diseases in her future." Julia seems concerned about how to make sure Zoe gets enough essential nutrients. Imagine you are the dietitian. Thinking about the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010 and the MyPlate tool, answer the following questions. You show Julia and David the MyPlate graphic. What important principle can you best demonstrate to them using this graphic?

A) Adequacy-include at least 4 different foods on your plate at each meal
B) Proportionality-fill at least half your plate with fruits and vegetables
C) Food safety-avoid mixing dairy foods with other foods on your plate
D) Moderation-limit added sugars and solid fats on your plate