The USDA Food Intake Patterns:
A) do not emphasize nutrient-dense foods within each food group.
B) are a very rigid guide for providing a balanced diet.
C) fail to encourage the consumption of whole grains.
D) do not specify portion sizes.
E) builds a diet from categories of foods that are similar in vitamin and mineral content.

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The USDA Food Intake Patterns build a diet from categories of foods that are similar in vitamin and mineral content, known as food groups. This allows for balanced nutrient intake without overly rigid guidelines or exclusion of nutrient-dense foods within each food group. The patterns also encourage the consumption of whole grains as part of the grains food group. While portion sizes are not specified, the patterns provide recommended daily intake ranges for each food group.