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Question #N342

In 1994, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) created the "Food Guide Pyramid" to help Americans understand how to make healthy food choices. The pyramid was designed to show the proportions of different food groups that people should eat each day. The pyramid was arranged with grains forming the base, followed by vegetables, fruits, and milk products, and with fats, oils, and sweets at the top. Since then, the USDA has replaced the pyramid with a more complex "MyPlate" graphic. "MyPlate" uses a plate to visually represent the five food groups: fruits, vegetables, grains, protein foods, and dairy. The change from a pyramid to a plate has been welcomed by nutrition experts because it ______.

Which choice best completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?

A. eliminates the need for a complex dietary model for the consumer.

B. makes it easier for consumers to understand the importance of a balanced diet.

C. provides a more accurate representation of the food groups that people should eat each day.

D. reinforces the idea that fats, oils, and sweets are an important part of a balanced diet.

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Correct Answer is: B

The text states that the USDA replaced the pyramid with a plate because it "makes it easier for consumers to understand the importance of a balanced diet." This change is reflected in the use of a plate to visually represent the five food groups rather than a pyramid that depicts them in proportion. This is a key point the text makes, so this is the most logical choice.