Question

Read the text and study the diagram.
Which statement best describes the purpose of the
graphic feature in this document?
What a person eats every day is shaped by many factors,
including age, situation, culture, tradition, access to food,
and personal preferences. Regardless, every decision a
person makes about food and beverages matters.
Fortunately, planning a healthy diet doesn't have to be
difficult. Here are some simple things to keep in mind
when building a healthy diet:
It helps show that planning a healthy meal is easy.
It helps emphasize the importance of planning healthy
meals.
o It shows the proportions of types of foods that make a
balanced meal.
It shows further details about the health benefits of
mindful eating.
• Fill up half your plate with fruits and vegetables
• Move to low-fat and fat-free dairy
• Vary your routine for eating proteins.
• Make half of your grains whole grains.

Answer 1

The purpose of the  graphic feature in this document is to show the proportions of types of foods that make a balanced meal.

The bullet points listed as "simple things to keep in mind " suggest a proportional approach to a healthier diet. You can tell from phrases like: "half your plate" or "half your grains." The graphic feature, or diagram, emphasizes this approach by illustrating the proportions and making them easier for the reader to visualize.

Answer 2

Answer:

Step 1:  Determine which options are correct

Which statement best describes the purpose of the graphic feature in this document?

- Option C:  It shows the proportions of types of foods that make a balanced meal.

The reason why Option C is correct is because it shows the proportions of the specific groups of foods.  It does not help show that planning a healthy meal is easy.  It does not helps emphasize the importance of planning healthy meals.  And, it does not show further details about the health benefits of mindful eating.

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