Which dietary plan is included as a key technique in weight management alongside MyPlate?

• A. Mediterranean Diet
• B. DASH Food Plan and MyPlate.
• C. Atkins Diet
• D. Paleo Diet

Answer: (B)

Pairing MyPlate with the DASH Food Plan provides a practical and widely recommended approach to weight management. MyPlate gives a simple plate method—fill half with vegetables and fruits, a quarter with grains, a quarter with lean protein, plus a dairy serving—that helps people visualize portion sizes and balance across food groups. The DASH plan builds on that by guiding choices within those groups toward nutrient-dense options and by emphasizing lower sodium, reduced added sugars, and limited saturated fat. This combination tends to increase fullness and satisfaction because the foods are generally lower in energy density but high in volume, making it easier to manage calories while supporting heart health.

Other options represent distinct dietary patterns with different priorities (for example, the Mediterranean pattern emphasizes healthy fats and variety, while Atkins and Paleo focus more on carbohydrate restriction). While valuable in their own right, they aren’t the standard pairing described alongside MyPlate for weight management in this context.