According to your reading, which of the following eating patterns is best characterized by red wine and oil consumption, a high intake of plant-based foods (nuts, fruit, veggies, grains), and a consequent decrease in the risk of heart disease and cancer.
a. mediterraneanb. dash dietc. myplated. fast food

A. Mediterranean

Explanation:

The Mediterranean diet or eating pattern is common among people who live in countries near the borders of the Mediterranean Sea. The diet is typically high in whole grains, beans, olive oil, fruits, vegetable, nuts and seeds.

This type of eating pattern includes the daily consumption of the fruits, vegetables, whole grains and healthy fats. This includes the weekly intake of the poultry, fish, eggs and beans. This also involves the limited intake of red meat and moderate amount of dairy products. Casual or regular intake of red wine is also included in the Mediterranean diet.

By following a Mediterranean diet, limits the intake of the processed food, red meat, promotes the intake of red wine instead of hard liquor. Thus is good for maintaining the health because processed food, red meat can increase the level of bad cholesterol in the blood vessels which can lead to increase in blood pressure. Hence, this may result in heart diseases. Also the consumption of processes food may promote cancer as they may contain unsaturated fatty acids.