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. David's first question is "Can you help us figure out what foods to feed Zoe that will prevent chronic diseases in her future?" Julia seems concerned about how to make sure Zoe gets enough essential nutrients. Imagine you are the dietitian. Using the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the MyPlate tool, answer the following questions.
Which food recommendation would you expect the dietitian to give?

A) Consume two cups per day of whole milk or its equivalent.
B) Consume more refined grains.
C) Eat fresh fruit as snacks.
D) Choose foods with more saturated fat and less with monounsaturated fat.
E) Have a cookie every day as a treat.