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.
Julia and David like to drink a glass of beer or wine when they get home from work. The beer and wine contribute _____ to their diets.

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Alcoholic beverages like beer and wine contribute discretionary calories to the diet, which are calories from foods and drinks that provide little to no nutritional value.

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