Answer:
Evaluation
Explanation:
The "Evaluation" is closely associated with the determination of value, quality, character, worth, significance, nature, etc. and "comparing and contrasting the diets of teenagers with the U.S. dietary guidelines" would assist in reaching a conclusion. Thus, it would assist in determining whether the guidelines are being followed and if not would be able to suggest some alternatives in order to rectify this acuteness of nutrition in the diets of the children. Thus, this could be very clearly stated under evaluation as it illustrates the determination of standards being followed effectively or not.
