Chelsea Green is a 16-year-old white young woman brought to the health clinic today by her mother, Lisa Green.
Chelsea is a sophomore high school student who appears extremely underweight.
Lisa has been concerned for a while and decided that she needs to be seen by a health care professional.
Chelsea is not pleased to be at the appointment but agreed to come.
Rachael is a 30-year-old student nurse assigned to Sylvia, who is the nurse practitioner at the clinic.
They go in to see Chelsea.
Mrs.
Green tells them that Chelsea has been eating only small amounts and then works out 3 to 4 hours each day.
Chelsea tells them that she does not want to get fat like her mother.
On assessment, Chelsea's body mass index is 17. Lisa Green asks Rachael if she can recommend a healthy diet for her as well.
She tells Rachael that she has gained 20 lb in the past few years and is overweight as Chelsea pointed out.
To what resource sponsored by the USDA could Rachael refer Mrs.
Green?

Choice A rationale

Nutrisystems is a commercial weight loss program that provides pre-packaged meals. While it may be effective for some, it is not directly sponsored by the USDA and might not align with the specific dietary recommendations promoted by the government for overall health.

Choice B rationale

MyPlate is a nutritional guide developed by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). It is designed to help Americans make healthier food choices by illustrating the five food groups and providing recommendations on portion sizes and a balanced diet. This is a direct resource sponsored by the USDA.

Choice C rationale

Weight Watchers (now WW) is a commercial weight loss program that utilizes a points system to guide food choices and encourages group support. While it can be a helpful resource for weight management, it is not a USDA-sponsored program.

Choice D rationale

eDiets.com is a commercial website that offers various diet plans, recipes, and fitness advice. While it may provide useful information for some individuals, it is not a resource directly sponsored or developed by the USDA.