According to the Dietary Guidelines, the average American needs to increase their intake of:

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A	Fiber, vegetables, and whole grains
B	Fat, cookies, and hamburgers
C	Fat, sugar, calories and sodium/salt
D	Candy bars, milkshakes and fast food

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -The American Heart Association Eating Plan suggests eating a variety of food fiber sources. Total dietary fiber intake should be 25 to 30 grams a day from food, not supplements. Currently, dietary fiber intakes among adults in the United States average about 15 grams a day. That’s about half the recommended amount.

Detailed explanation-2: -If fiber were a drug, we’d be all over it. But the average American gets just 16 grams per day-half of what we should be eating.

Detailed explanation-3: -Views equals page views plus PDF downloads. The 2020–2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans* advise incorporating more fruits and vegetables into U.S. residents’ diets as part of healthy dietary patterns. Adults should consume 1.5–2 cup-equivalents of fruits and 2–3 cup-equivalents of vegetables daily.

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