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In thinking about a typical daily diet of an overweight American, how does it compare with the recommendations of the Food Guide Pyramid? Give examples.

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In thinking about a typical daily diet of an overweight American, this solution compares it with the recommendations of the Food Guide Pyramid. Examples are provided.

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1. In thinking about a typical daily diet of an overweight American how does it compare with the recommendations of the Food Guide Pyramid?

The Food Guide Pyramid is an outline of what to eat ...

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