The USDA Food Patterns recommends that a healthful diet contain foods from which of the following groups?
A) carbohydrates, fats, and proteins
B) nuts and legumes, fats, and dairy
C) grains, vegetables, fruits, dairy, and protein
D) starches, meats and meat substitutes, vegetables, fruits, milk, and fats

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The USDA Food Patterns recommends a healthy diet contain foods from five major food groups: grains, vegetables, fruits, dairy, and protein. These food groups provide a variety of important nutrients such as fiber, vitamins, minerals, and protein. The other options listed in the question do not include all five food groups recommended by the USDA.

The USDA Food Patterns Recommends That a Healthful Diet Contain