Which lunch menu demonstrates balance with lean protein, vegetables, and fruit?

Which lunch menu demonstrates balance with lean protein, vegetables, and fruit?

• A. Steamed haddock, rice, roasted cauliflower, vanilla frozen yogurt with fresh pineapple
• B. Baked pork chop, sautéed broccoli, rice pilaf, vanilla frozen yogurt with strawberries
• C. Grilled chicken breast, mashed potatoes, steamed parsnips, lemon sorbet
• D. Meatballs, tiny whole potatoes, brussels sprouts, fresh bing cherries

Answer: (B)

Balancing a meal means including a lean protein, vegetables, and a fruit serving. This menu does that clearly: the protein is a baked pork chop, a lean cut when trimmed, paired with broccoli as the vegetable, and strawberries served with vanilla frozen yogurt as the fruit component. The combination shows all three categories on one plate, contributing to a well-rounded meal. The other options either rely on proteins that are less lean or don’t clearly present a separate fruit component, making the trio less immediately evident.

Balancing a meal means including a lean protein, vegetables, and a fruit serving. This menu does that clearly: the protein is a baked pork chop, a lean cut when trimmed, paired with broccoli as the vegetable, and strawberries served with vanilla frozen yogurt as the fruit component. The combination shows all three categories on one plate, contributing to a well-rounded meal. The other options either rely on proteins that are less lean or don’t clearly present a separate fruit component, making the trio less immediately evident.