In adapting the plate method for a recipe, which statement correctly describes portion allocation?

• A. Vegetables should compose half the plate; the other half should be split between lean protein and whole grains.
• B. Vegetables should compose half the plate; the other half divided between lean protein and whole grains; adjust portions to match recipe yields.
• C. One third vegetables, one third protein, one third grains.
• D. The plate method cannot be used with recipes and only applies to meals prepared from scratch.

Answer: (B)