Demarcus’s favorite food is spaghetti with tomato sauce, and he eats a big plate of it whenever he gets that chance. He has just learned more about nutrition and wants to use the MyPlate guidelines. How could he make sure his favorite meal is in line with these guidelines?

Question

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Responses

He could add meat and seasonings to the sauce.

He could add meat and seasonings to the sauce.

He could eat this meal twice a week.

He could eat this meal twice a week.

He could make sure that the plate is mostly pasta.

He could make sure that the plate is mostly pasta.

He could eat less pasta and add fruits and vegetables.

Answer 1

To ensure that Demarcus's favorite meal is in line with the MyPlate guidelines, the best option would be:

He could eat less pasta and add fruits and vegetables.

This choice emphasizes balancing the plate by reducing the portion of pasta (grains) and increasing the intake of fruits and vegetables, which aligns with MyPlate's recommendations for a well-rounded meal.