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MyPlate is a healthy eating guide that shows how to build a healthy meal based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. As you know, the digestive capabilities and nutrient needs of adults change as they age. If you could redesign MyPlate to be more relevant to older adults, what changes would you make? Suggest at least three things you would change about MyPlate to make it more relevant for older adults (2 points each, up to 6 points). 

To increase her intake of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), a female who is pregnant should consume

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Which form of iron is more efficiently absorbed?

According to the RDA for adults, what is the approximate protein requirement for a 30-year-old female who is 5’7″ and 140 pounds?

For females, binge drinking is defined as drinking ______ drinks in a row.

Which of the following adults is engaging in binge drinking?

​According to the American Diabetes Association, when should pregnant females without pre-existing diabetes have their blood glucose tested?

Beside anemia, which of the following are health effects that may result from iron deficiency? Select all that apply.

What is a potential benefit of choosing whole grains rather than refined grains during pregnancy?