What should the nurse tell the client who states that the ...

[@Brianna17]

What should the nurse tell the client who states that the Nutrition Facts label is useless because it doesn't have realistic serving sizes?
 
  1. The serving size is realistic for most people..
   2. The serving size should be followed for optimum nutrition..
   3. The serving size is determined by the manufacturer of the product..
   4. The FDA is looking out for the health of all Americans..

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a 71-year-old female with heart failure who is on a 1800 mg/day sodium-restricted diet.
 
  The nurse knows the client understands the nutrition teaching when she states, I need to restrict my intake of sodium so I will choose a breakfast of . . .  which of the following? A) 1/2 cup of low-fat granola, 6 oz of plain yogurt, coffee, and 1 cup of orange juice
  B) 1 cup of orange juice, 1 waffle topped with 3/4 cup of blueberries, and coffee
  C) A parfait consisting of 1 1/4 cups of strawberries, 1/2 cup of low-fat granola, 6 oz of plain yogurt, and black coffee
  D) 2 cups puffed-wheat cereal; 1 slice of whole wheat bread; 1 medium banana; 1 cup of nonfat milk; 1 cup of orange juice; and 1 teaspoon of soft, unsalted margarine

[vickyvicksss]

Answer to Question 1

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Rationale: The manufacturer determines serving size, even though it may differ from what the usual consumer considers realistic. For example, many consumers do not believe  cup of ice cream constitutes a serving. However, the consumer can use the label to calculate the nutrient value of the portion size that is actually consumed. Optimum nutrition is determined by the total nutrients that are consumed, not one food. The FDA does not regulate Nutrition Facts labels.

Answer to Question 2

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Feedback:
The breakfast of puffed-wheat cereal, bread, banana, nonfat milk, orange juice, and soft margarine contains the least amount of sodium when compared to the other choices.

[@Brianna17]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[bblaney]

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