Which term describes a dietary pattern that can help prevent cancer, diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular disease?

• A. Healthy Diet
• B. Nutrition Facts Label
• C. Carbohydrates
• D. Creaming Method

Answer: (A)

A healthy diet describes eating patterns that emphasize nutrient-dense foods and limit highly processed items, added sugars, and saturated fats. This approach supports long-term prevention of cancer, diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular disease by providing balanced energy, fiber, vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats while reducing excess calories and potentially harmful nutrients. In culinary practice, it translates to menus and meal planning that include plenty of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, legumes, and healthy fats, with moderation of sugary drinks and processed snacks. The other terms aren’t dietary patterns: the Nutrition Facts Label is a labeling tool to help you assess what you eat; carbohydrates are a nutrient group; the creaming method is a baking technique.