Create a culturally sensitive 12+ month meal suggestion for a family that relies on steamed plantains, grilled fish, and beans as staples while ensuring the meal is nutrient‑dense and aligns with MyPlate. Which combination best satisfies both cultural preference and MyPlate proportion?

• A. Serve grilled fish (lean protein), a moderate portion of steamed plantains (starchy vegetable/grain equivalent), a side of black beans (protein and legumes), and a mixed green salad with citrus (vegetable and fruit components). Add a small serving of fortified yogurt or calcium‑fortified soy beverage for dairy equivalent. This preserves cultural staples while providing food‑group balance and nutrient density.
• B. Replace all traditional items with imported quinoa bowls and kale, advising the family to abandon cultural foods for nutrient density.
• C. Provide only fruit juices and exclude solid foods because liquids are easier to portion and therefore always meet MyPlate.
• D. Serve only large fried plantain portions and double the fish portion, eliminating beans and salad to simplify cooking and maintain cultural flavor exclusively.

Answer: (A)