select the correct answer.\nwhat are discretionary calories?\na. the difference between the number of…

select the correct answer.\nwhat are discretionary calories?\na. the difference between the number of calories needed daily and the number eaten that day to fulfill nutritional requirements\nb. the difference between the recommended daily number of calories and the actual calories consumed on food items that are not in a food group on the food plate\nc. the recommended number of calories minus the actual calories consumed from the food groups on the food plate\nd. the recommended number of calories a person should consume daily from the food groups on the food plate

select the correct answer.\nwhat are discretionary calories?\na. the difference between the number of calories needed daily and the number eaten that day to fulfill nutritional requirements\nb. the difference between the recommended daily number of calories and the actual calories consumed on food items that are not in a food group on the food plate\nc. the recommended number of calories minus the actual calories consumed from the food groups on the food plate\nd. the recommended number of calories a person should consume daily from the food groups on the food plate

Answer

Brief Explanations:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

  • Option A: Talks about the difference between daily calorie needs and calories eaten to fulfill nutritional requirements, but discretionary calories are about the remaining after meeting nutritional needs from food groups, not just "eaten that day" in general. So A is incorrect.
  • Option B: Mentions food items not in a food group on the food plate, but discretionary calories are the difference between recommended daily calories and those consumed from the food groups (to meet nutritional needs), not about non - food - group items. So B is incorrect.
  • Option C: Discretionary calories are defined as the recommended number of calories minus the actual calories consumed from the food groups on the food plate (which are the calories needed to meet nutritional requirements). This matches the definition.
  • Option D: Describes the recommended calories from food groups, not discretionary calories. Discretionary calories are the leftover after consuming from food groups, not the recommended amount from food groups. So D is incorrect.

Answer:

C. the recommended number of calories minus the actual calories consumed from the food groups on the food plate