A patient orders a large burrito that likely contains refined grains, high sodium, and added saturated fat from cheese and sour cream. Break down an evidence‑based stepwise plan to reduce daily excesses if they wish to keep this meal in their weekly pattern while adhering to DGAs.

• A. Double the cheese to increase calorie density, then cancel the following day's meals to compensate; avoid vegetables because they dilute flavor.
• B. Eat the entire burrito and skip all other food that day to 'compensate' without considering sodium or saturated fat content; no need to request modifications because restaurants will refuse changes.
• C. Step 1: Reduce immediate intake by splitting the burrito and saving half for another meal. Step 2: Request modifications—ask for whole‑wheat tortilla if available, hold or reduce cheese and sour cream, and add extra vegetables. Step 3: Offset the rest of the day's meals with higher vegetable and fruit servings and lower sodium choices. Step 4: Choose water instead of sugary beverages. This stepwise approach preserves cultural enjoyment but reduces saturated fat, sodium, and added sugars.
• D. Always avoid burritos entirely and recommend only home cooking with no culturally relevant substitutions allowed, as meals outside the home are never compatible with DGAs.

Answer: (C)